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January 16, 2008 at 16:53:27
Kucinich First in SoCal Straw Poll by Meryl Ann Butler Page 1 of 1 page(s) |
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With the California State Primary less than three weeks away, Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich claimed first place in the straw poll at a presidential forum composed of four democratic clubs in Los Angeles. Over 200 members of the West LA, Westchester, LAX, and Loyola Marymount Democratic Clubs participated on Monday night, Jan. 14, at Loyola Marymount University. 
Presidential Candidate Dennis Kucinich
Debate organizer Cara Robin and Sharon Jimenez.
Sharon Jimenez, of Icon Imaging PR, represented Kucinich at the forum. The debate was lively and, at times, heated, as the audience received strong presentations from all the candidate proxies. Jimenez reports, "I think Kucinich came in first in the voting because it is now clear to so many Californians that he is speaking the truth, and he is a fighter … he campaigned in Michigan, fearlessly challenging the stripping of delegate votes in the state by the DNC—that's a fighting Democrat!"
Jimenez is the wife of Bob Jimenez, Communications Director for California State Senator Ron Calderon. Cara Robin, chair of The West LA Democratic Club, organized the debate.
Kucinich with LA City Councilman Bill Rosendahl
Kucinich took first place in the first round of voting at the Palisades Democratic Presidential Forum at the Pacific Palisades Women's Club on the same evening. L.A. City Councilman Bill Rosendahl represented Dennis Kucinich at the event. Kucinich ultimately claimed second place after three votes in which Obama and Clinton supporters got behind Edwards.
Rosendahl noted very strong support for Kucinich among Palisades Democrats, saying "I received a great response when I announced that Dennis Kucinich had won the court challenge against NBC to be included in the presidential debate. Obviously, Democrats want to hear from Kucinich!" Rosendahl represents the LAX/Palisades/Westside district.
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Edwards won - Article is mis-titled
So Kucinich won a first round of caucusing, and in the end, Edwardss won, followed by Kucinich, Obama and Clinton. This is nonsensical obfuscation of the story with the intent of promoting a position you can't support within your own article. by Michael Fox (62 articles, 0 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 47 comments) on Thursday, Jan 17, 2008 at 11:44:48 AM  (0+)
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Kucinich Did Win the Straw Poll
Michael, I understand why you might be confused. This article talks about two different events that took place on the same evening. Kucinich did win the first poll at the Loyola Marymount College event. That is the one referenced in this article's title. The second event in Pasadena, is the one in which Kucinich placed first in the first round of voting, but ultimately placed second, when Obama and Clinton supporters joined Edwards supporters, to gain enough votes to beat Kucinich. I hope that makes things a bit clearer. by Gail Davis (4 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 76 comments [3 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Thursday, Jan 17, 2008 at 4:49:43 PM (0+)
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Reply: Oops!
I meant Pacific Palisades, not Pasadena. Sorry for adding to the confusion. by Gail Davis (4 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 76 comments [3 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Friday, Jan 18, 2008 at 10:11:04 PM (0+)
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No, Kucinich did win the Straw Poll at LMU, but not the othe
Michael, I can attest to this since I was there at LMU and witnessed the entire event! by anoka (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 1 comments) on Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008 at 2:57:41 AM (0+)
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