In support of labor, Kucinich gives up million dollar fundraiser

[genius]

Kucinich's people had accepted an invitation to an Orange Forum event and a fundraiser (which was to follow the forum and which was expected to raise big bucks) with Orange County investors, without knowing the hotel (the Hyatt) where these events would be taking place was a non-union hotel involved in a labor dispute. As soon as this was brought to Dennis's attention, he instantly cancelled the events. He expressed that he would however be willing to attend such events at a union location.

Now this is real commitment to labor.

[JohnKleeb]

1. wow

He truly is something else.

[yankeeinlouisiana]

2. WOW!!

I think another donation to the Kucinich fund is in order!


:bounce:

[MuseRider]

3. I was thinking

the same thing! I have to keep up with my husband who is donating to Dean. We are trying not to add it all up but then it is so important. Go Dennis.

[goodhue]

4. yes

https://www.kucinich.us/contribute.php

[Darranar]

5. WOW!

He truly is willing to make political sacrifices for his princibles.

[diamondsoul]

6. Oh well great! More waterworks today,

Like the audio post-card didn't make me weep enough! Yeesh.

Some days I wish he wasn't so principled, but then it just hits me why I adore him so.*sigh* It's feckin sick anyone that doesn't see this is what we need to lead the National effort!

[sfecap]

7. Dennis Kucinich is a class act.

Really and truly...

Way to go DK!

[JohnKleeb]

8. i think you understand where our support comes from

I know you like Dean but I for one appreciated it when you posted that one poll, really was a morale booster. I need those at times. You'll never catch me saying that I dont feel this is the right fight that is for Kucinich. I just wish people would realize that this man with a big heart has been on the frontlines fighting Bush you want a fighter and a man who can inspire you then Kucinich is your guy. I was pleased to see him mentioned in the newspaper, boy oh boy what a rare sight that is.

[revcarol]

9. Is there a newspaper or site link, or maybe

the union paper?
Wanta copy this and send it to every union person I know.

[JohnKleeb]

10. hmmmm

I cant find anything at his website but this isnt suprising knowing what he has done in the past and Gephardt has done simliar. I bet John L Lewis who is my union hero well I admire all of em except Hoffa but I like Lewis because of my Miner blood and if you can tell me the historic leader of the steel workers he will be a hero too. Which gets me thinking I am gonna resquest a Lewis avatar. On Lewis I bet he would endorse DK due to his opposition to Taft-Hartley and his great labor grades and committment.

[genius]

11. Announcements of the events and cancellation were made.

This was mostly done through emails. I don't know if it made it into the papers here in California. The events had been scheduled for next Monday at the Hyatt in Irvine.

[JohnKleeb]

12. I remember seeing that on his schedule something like it

I was gonna see him in DC on thursday last thursday but Isabel one word lol came along so I missed it. I am gonna call very soon to volunteer.