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Brother of Candidate Kucinich Dies

No sign of foul play in Cleveland home of Perry Kucinich, 52

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 19, 2007 3:57 PM CST

(Newser) – Perry Kucinich, the 52-year-old youngest brother of Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis, was found dead today in his Cleveland home, the Plain Dealer reports. His body was found face-down this morning by another brother, Larry, the AP and CNN report. Authorities found no evidence of foul play.

Rep. Kucinich is traveling to Ohio to spend time with his family, Politico reports. Kucinich, a six-term congressman from Cleveland, is running for president for the second time in what some consider a “long-shot” campaign; despite a small number of staunch supporters, his fundraising has been weak and his poll showings low. He is recognized for his leftist views.

Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney, D-Ga., left, receives a kiss from Democratic presidential hopeful, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, after he delivered remarks, while speaking at the 18th annual protest of the Army school at Fort Benning, which trains Latin American soldiers, police, and government officials Sunday Nov. 18, 2007, in Columbus,...
Former Rep. Cynthia McKinney, D-Ga., left, receives a kiss from Democratic presidential hopeful, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, after he delivered remarks, while speaking at the 18th annual protest of...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, waits for the start of the National Public Radio debate Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Democratic presidential hopeful, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, waits for the start of the National Public Radio debate Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, speaks during the Heartland Presidential Forum, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, speaks during the Heartland Presidential Forum, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)   (Associated Press)
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