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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

(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... Read full story »

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