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Kucinich Fights Off Challenge for His Seat

Failed presidential bid hurt his standing locally, but he bounced back

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 5, 2008 5:54 AM CST
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(Newser) – Supporters of Dennis Kucinich had reason to worry about last night's primary for the congressional seat he's held for 12 years: with the Democratic gadfly away on the presidential campaign trail for so long, four rivals had built up a formidable challenge. But Kucinich weathered the onslaught to win the nomination, the Plain Dealer reports.

Cleveland councilman Joe Cimperman led the charge for new blood, with Cleveland's mayor backing him up and an arsenal of barbs about the time Kucinich has spent away from Congress on his long-shot presidential bid. Kucinich held a comfortable lead over Cimperman, while three other challengers trailed far behind.

U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, announces his congressional re-election bid at the Laborers International Union hall in Cleveland Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. Two failed White House campaigns left Dennis Kucinich fighting for his political life against the toughest, best-financed challenge in his 12-year congressional career, but the results from...
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, announces his congressional re-election bid at the Laborers International Union hall in Cleveland Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008. Two failed White House campaigns left Dennis...   (Associated Press)
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, stands with his wife, Elizabeth, right, after announcing his congressional re-election bid at the Laborers International Union hall in Cleveland in this, Jan. 9, 2008 file photo. Two failed White House campaigns left Dennis Kucinich fighting for his political life against the toughest, best-financed...
U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, stands with his wife, Elizabeth, right, after announcing his congressional re-election bid at the Laborers International Union hall in Cleveland in this, Jan. 9, 2008...
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, announces his withdrawal from the Democratic presidential primary race as his wife, Elizabeth, watches at the International Laborers' Union Local 310 hall, Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, in Cleveland. Kucinich beat out strong competition for nomination in his Congressional district yesterday. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, announces his withdrawal from the Democratic presidential primary race as his wife, Elizabeth, watches at the International Laborers' Union Local 310 hall, Friday, Jan. 25,...   (Associated Press)
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