I just met Dennis Kucinich!

[Padraig18]

He spoke at the Decatur Public Library a while ago, and I drove over to hear him. He's a GREAT speaker, and he really 'connects' with his audience. I also got his autograph on a campaign sign.

:)

[bif]

1. Way cool!

n/t

[gyopsy]

2. Kucinich is great...

I really do think his stances most closely resemble my own out of all those that ran for dem nominee. But he's so liberal, he'd never win us a general election in november.

I admire how he's stayed in the race even though he's already lost. He offers a welcome alternative to those who don't like Kerry.

[Padraig18]

3. He's a very nice guy, and has a wonderful smile.

I shook his hand, and we spoke briefly. :)

[never cry wolf]

4. Awesome!

Good on you Paddy! I am setting the alarm early tomorrow to vote for Dennis, Barak and Melissa Bean.

[Padraig18]

I'll be a poll watcher.

I have a split shift with another lady. We have to keep any eye on those Repubs, ya know? ;)

[goodhue]

5. Glad you had this opportunity, Padraig18!

I have long felt that one must see Dennis speak live to truly appreciate his message and to understand the passion of his supporters. He really has mastered connecting with his audience. Now if only we could figure out how to get him to connect as effectively over TV.

How big was the crowd?

[Padraig18]

7. About 200 people.

It was a nice crowd, considering the time and the weather. he speaks at the U. of I tonight, and should have a much larger audience. :)

[NewHampster]

6. You might like the pic I took just after shaking his hand

the night before the NH Primary.

http://schwartzie.com/gallery/NHPrimary04/dman

nice regular guy.

[Padraig18]

8. Yeah, he was very nice.

Nice pic. I have some, just drooped the film off to be developed. I'll post as soon as I get them back.:)

[Padraig18]

9. PS-- I gave him my 'flashing eyed' donkey pin.

I have a battery-operated pin of a donkey whose eyes are red and flash. He commented on it, and took it off and made a gift of it to him. Hehehe.:)

[Punkingal]

10. Hi Padraig...

I met him back in May at a fundraiser in Santa Monica. He really is good in person, isn't he? He is very warm and friendly.

[Padraig18]

11. Yes, he is.

His smile just lights up the room, and BOY, does he know how to 'work the room'! :)

[WhoDoYouTrust]

12. How exciting!

He's going to be in our small town in Alaska on Wednesday. I can't wait! Our caucus is on Saturday and I will be there for Dennis.

Judy

[dweller]

13. And

You'll be voting your Heart now will you?
just curious...


:)
dp

[goodhue]

14. I was wondering this as well.

[redsoxliberal]

15. I had dinner with him in June

great, great guy.

[greatauntoftriplets]

16. I hear he is impressive.

Haven't met him, but will vote for him tomorrow.

[Doomsayer13]

17. he must've gotten better then

when I saw him a year ago, I wasn't particularly impressed by his speaking abilities. He resorted to what public speaking novices usually do - shout. He had passion though, I'll give him that.

[scarlet_owl]

18. That's so cool! I think he made a stop here in Champaign.

I wish I would have known. On edit: He's getting my vote in tomorrow's primary.

[LiberalManiacfromOC]

19. Jealous......

Although i support Edwards (better presidentially, i like Kucinich better. He's too liberal for the stupid public of America in general to be president.... too bad) and wish he was our nominee, i still would LOVE to meet Kucinich. He is a great man....

[mvd]

20. Wonderful!

You are lucky. Thanks for the good report. :hi:

[MuseRider]

21. Ahhh Padraig!

You are so lucky! I am jealous but I am so glad you got to hear him, see him and meet him. Lucky you.

[AlFrankenFan]

22. I am so incredibily jealous

If he's going to be in California anytime soon I'm certainly going to take advantage of that opportunity no matter how far I'll have to drive :P

[nickgutierrez]

23. I listened to him Saturday

He seemed a bit tired -- apparently, it was his 5th gig or something like that, but he did have some rather forceful remarks. When asked how one of his more minor plans was going to be funded, he replied: "You fund it by funding it. Call it a missile system and get it done."