January 22, 2004

Kucinich-Edwards Deal

I think one the most significant details out of Iowa was Kucinich's deal with Edwards about swapping delegates if one is too far behind the race. As far as their politics is concerned, they may be the two farthest apart candidates or close to it, so you know this was not based on ideology. Could it be that Kucinich who knows and knew he'd be the one in position of giving up delegates and essentially not ever being allowed near the oval office, made a political move with the candidate he sees as having a shot at the whole enchilada and yet willing to make a compromise deal on an issue or a post or who knows what? Politics is a game of give and take, and you can bet something must've been agreed upon between the two candidates and we may never know the truth, unless Edwards ends up taking an oath of office about this time next year and then lives up to a promise made in Iowa.

Posted by Pedram at January 22, 2004 10:27 PM
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Not according to http://voteview.uh.edu, who say Edwards is the most liberal U.S. Senator running for President.

Although Kerry is very close.

Iowa Democrats are more liberal than national Democrats, and Kerry and Edwards were the two most liberal serious contenders.

Posted by: Josh Narins at January 25, 2004 12:16 PM