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Democrat from Ohio
Dennis Kucinich was elected to Congress in 1996. He previously served as a member of the city council and as mayor in Cleveland, the city where he was born in 1946. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from Case Western University. He has been married since 2005 to Elizabeth Harper. He was married twice before and has one child. He withdrew from the presidential race on Jan. 25, 2008.
Recent statements involving Dennis Kucinich
"Well, you know, the Teamsters wanted to drill in Alaska. I voted against drilling in Alaska. So it's not like I'm a slam dunk on every issue."
"More people in this country have seen UFOs than I think approve of George Bush's presidency."
"Social Security ... is solid through about 2040 without any changes whatsoever."
"Our whole food system in this country...most of it is genetically engineered. And (there is) no testing for the health consequences of this food."
"When NAFTA was passed, there was an acceleration of immigration from Mexico because people were in search of jobs."
Recent stories featuring Dennis Kucinich
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