Why hasn't Dennis Kucinich endorsed Obama?

[Freddie Stubbs]

Every other former Democratic candidate (except Mike Gravel, who is no longer a Democrat) has endorsed Obama.

What is he waiting for?

[AuntPatsy]

1. I read he has told his supporters in speeches to support Sen Obama

Let me ask you a question, why hasn't the msm given Dennis any coverage on anything he said other than he saw a ufo, on that one, my God he got plenty of coverage...telling, very telling.

[Freddie Stubbs]

9. That support was for the Iowa Caucuses only

He probably received more coverage than was warranted, considering the level of support which he had.

[AuntPatsy]

17. I think among the people themselves that he had a huge level of support

simply because the powers that be refused to aknowledge it doesn't make it any less true..

On a side note, I was not one of his full supporters simply because a few of his statements like the Ron paul one and banning all hand guns had me wondering about him but I give credit where credit is due and that man cares about this country and not many honestly do other than wondering just exactly they can take from it...

[mikelgb]

2. Dennis is old skool and he thinks the nominations should go to the convention

so as he did in 04 he will officially endorse and release his delegates at the convention, he has already suspended

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

Kucinich has delegates?!? n/t

[Freddie Stubbs]

12. He is a delegate, as he is a Democratic member of Congress

[Crazy Dave]

3. He did as soon as he dropped out

He didn't wait until the last minute to jump on the bandwagon as so many did once he got ahead in delegates

[Freddie Stubbs]

5. "Kucinich said he will not endorse another Democrat in the primary."

http://blog.cleveland.com/openers/2008/01/kucinich_drops_presidential_bi.html

The primaries are over. What is he waiting for?

[Crazy Dave]

7. "Kucinich Throws His Support to Obama"

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2008/01/01/kucinich_throws_his_support_to.html?hpid=topnews

[Freddie Stubbs]

10. That was only for the Iowa Caucuses

[babylonsister]

4. Kucinich urges supporters to back Obama... (1/1/08)

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2008/01/01/542614.aspx

Kucinich urges supporters to back Obama...
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:58 PM by Mark Murray
Filed Under: 2008, Kucinich, Obama

From NBC's Mark Murray and Lauren Appelbaum
...if he doesn't meet the 15% threshold in Thursday's Iowa caucuses. Kucinich made a similar endorsement of Edwards back in 2004, and that (among many other things) helped Edwards finish second in Iowa that year. "This is obviously an 'Iowa-only' recommendation, as Sen. Obama and I are competing in the New Hampshire primary next Tuesday where I want to be the first choice of New Hampshire voters," Kucinich said in a statement."

"I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucus locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change."

*** UPDATE *** Just several minutes before we received this statement, NBC/NJ's Aswini Anburajan received this one from Obama's New Hampshire spokesman: “The voters of New Hampshire deserve to hear all the Democratic candidates’ views on who can best lead America in a fundamentally new direction, and that’s why I urge these networks to allow full participation in this week’s debate.” As it has been reported, Kucinich -- due to ABC's requirements of either finishing in the top four in Iowa or receiving 5% in NH and national polls -- will likely be excluded from this weekend's New Hampshire debate.

*** UPDATE II *** And now Obama has issued this statement: “I have a lot of respect for Congressman Kucinich, and I’m honored that he has done this because we both believe deeply in the need for fundamental change."

More: “He and I have been fighting for a number of the same priorities -- including an end to the war in Iraq that we both opposed from the start, reforming Washington and creating a better life for America's working families. I encourage all Iowans to take part in the caucuses this Thursday – not because it will be good for any one candidate, but because it will be good for our party and the future of our country.”

[Freddie Stubbs]

6. "This is obviously an 'Iowa-only' recommendation, as Sen. Obama and I are competing in the

ew Hampshire primary next Tuesday where I want to be the first choice of New Hampshire voters," Kucinich said in a statement."

[babylonsister]

18. You're right, and there's nothing current on an endorsement.

I can't think of any ulterior motives Rep. Kucinich might have for withholding an endorsement as it doesn't matter any longer. :shrug:

[book_worm]

8. Why hasn't Al Gore formally endorsed Obama?

[Freddie Stubbs]

11. Al Gore is not an elected official, nor was he a candidate for President this year

[book_worm]

16. So? he is a party stalwart and super delegate.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

13. Maybe Dennis isn't all that impressed with Obama.

[TrogL]

14. He just sent up the bomb

Articles of Impeachment

Obama doesn't need the distraction.

[Fire_brand]

15. another question: how many people care?