Kucinich Out -- Where's a True Democrat to Turn?

My black veil, please: The bell tolls today for the Dennis Kucinich Presidential campaign. My man Dennis is on record in his hometown Cleveland Plain Dealer saying he is "transitioning" out of the Presidential race to focus on fighting a primary battle for his seat in Congress (that vote happens in Ohio March 4).

Two heavy sighs rise from the western shore of Lake Herman. A blunt "Good riddance!" probably comes from Cleveland transplant SD Moderate.

Unlike my friend Mr. Epp, who needed just one caucus victory to jump from Edwards to Obama, the Madville Times will need some time to reflect... and maybe gather some signatures.

Dennis, thanks for the effort. You're still the smartest Dem. We still love you here at Lake Herman, and that dinner invitation still stands for you and Elizabeth.

Photo courtesy of "Miss Ruby Foo" 2006.11.30

Update 2008.01.25 10:05 CST: SD Moderate weighs in, as expected:

So the universal heath care champion who didn’t even provide it for his staff has quit because of lack of campaign funds after blowing $27,000 on a re-count in a primary where he barely registered? No wonder Cleveland went belly up on his watch, good bye and good riddance Dennis. [Bob Schwartz, "If a Tree Fell in a Forest..." SDModerate.com, 2008.01.25]