http://www.politicalaffairs.net/article/articleview/6356/1/308/"...Humor, compassion, and a deep sense of morality were on display. In his opening, along with his standard themes of universal health care, ending corporate control of US political and social life, ending free trade policies, a green revolution, and the like, Kucinich called for reclaiming "a deep sense of the basic principles that we feel as a nation – fairness, compassion, courage, and brotherhood and sisterhood."
...Kucinich claimed to share a middle-class outlook despite his congressional career. He owns a home he bought in Cleveland in 1971 for $21,000. Media estimates say his net worth totals less than $200,000, probably the value of his home. Despite six terms in Congress, Kucinich hasn't used his position to build his stock portfolio or fill his bank account.
"Elect a president that can't be bought," he told the cheering audience.
...Indeed, one woman took over the stage to urge the crowd to fight for Kucinich's issues. Reggie McNulty, 84, appealed to her seniority to ask one last question as the time for the event ran long. Kucinich agreed and held the microphone as McNulty expressed her love for the congressman.
"Dennis Kucinich, I love you." she stated. But I am too old to see much of what you are demanding to be implemented, she continued. She seized the microphone and delivered her own stump speech for several minutes, indicating what the Kucinich candidacy is all about.
McNulty said that we can win universal health care, mass transit, a full employment economy, peace and more if we the people are willing to fight for it. It is up to us, not presidents, she indicated..."
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