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To: koan who wrote (49871)

7/31/2013 8:45:46 PM

From: Broken_Clock

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Representative Dennis Kucinich	Main article: Dennis Kucinich presidential campaign, 2008 See also: Political positions of Dennis Kucinich Dennis Kucinich, born October 8, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a Congressman for Ohio, former Mayor of Cleveland, and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate. Dennis Kucinich is known by many as "The Peace Candidate", having received the 2003 Gandhi Peace Award. Kucinich opposed the war in Iraq and the Patriot Act. Under Kucinich's plan, United Nations peace-keepers would go to Iraq if the Iraqi citizens desire their presence. The Congressman re-introduced legislation to create a United States Department of Peace via HR 808 on February 5, 2007. He is currently campaigning to end the war in Iraq by cutting off funding. He is in support of peaceful diplomatic relations with Iran, and all nations. Kucinich has received many awards praising his courage and work for peace. [14] On December 12, 2006, Kucinich announced his candidacy at an event at Cleveland's City Hall. [15] He withdrew from the race on January 24, 2008. On August 26, he endorsed the Obama-Biden ticket. [16] U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th congressional district: 1997–Present Mayor of Cleveland: 1978–1979