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[fujiyama]

I was about to edit it, but since you replied before, I'll reply to this instead:

Yes, some of Kucinich's appointments were odd and those appointments certainly didn't seem to be qualified. His inability to get along with others, shows he may not have great "traditional" political skills of schmoozing, ass kissing, and deal making. In some ways, this would be problematic as it would lead to little of his ummm...let me say idealistic agenda getting implemented. He doesn't seem to be one to compromise all too often.

But at the same time, looking at the rankings of the author of that book, I can't say I trust the guy and question the legitimacy of it. He had Richard Daley as among his best for one thing.

As for my comment on judgment, I should say he has better foresight than the front runner candidate. He had the good sense to call Iraq for the disaster it would be, rather than support the effort when it seemed to be going smoother. His moral convictions are sound (aside from his change on abortion) on issues of war and peace.

Would I vote for him in the primaries? I know he hasn't a chance in hell to get elected nationwide. Hell, he didn't even receive a third of the vote in his state when he ran for president (and that's among Democrats). He has never attempted to run statewide, and that gives me the impression he's in doubt of his own ability to win a statewide race. The last House Rep. elected to president was Lincoln? Yeah, I'd say he's a good congressman but would be a long shot candidate for US president.