Dennis Kucinich is unelectable, three weeks ago that was my opinion. I agreed with his politics on every major issue, I found him to be sincere and honest, someone who really stood up for what he believed in. But, I was sucked in to the myth of unelectability. I saw his slight stature, although not entirely consciously, as a downfall. The jokes were abundant about the fact that he was more woodland fairy than presidential candidate.

I wrote a story here about my quandary. I wanted to support Kucinich I was just too afraid that even if he won the nomination he would not win the presidency. I felt as though he was too left to win a popular vote and that the danger that posed, i.e. another Republican president, was too great to risk.

I received some scathing emails, some comments that I had let my idealism die and I was a sell out. At the time, just 3 weeks ago, I felt entirely justified with my position, there was just too much at stake to support a candidate who could not win the White House.

Now I realize that I was wrong. In fact, I was the embodiment of a self fulfilling prophecy. I’ve been struggling to come to terms with my evolving opinion and have decided to pull my support from the local Clinton campaign and turn it to Kucinich. I saw a video on You Tube today that sealed the deal for me. It was Dennis Kucinich’s “hot wife” talking about the issue of unelectability and what it really means. I would encourage you to watch this video.

Dennis Kucinich has shown us what it means to be a leader and stand up for what is right. He had the courage and the character to push for impeachment of Cheney. He knows the value of diplomacy and promotes “Strength Through Peace.” Please go and check out his stand on the issues HERE. If, like me, you did not support Dennis Kucinch because he was “unelectable” please evaluate your feelings on the issues alone, compare them and then vote for whichever candidate best fits your views and and this country’s needs. Let this be a true democracy and don’t settle for less than the best. I am sorry that I ever did.

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