Kucinich backers keeping faith
Despite a lackluster showing, the Ohio Democrat presses on for the presidential nomination and opens a St. Petersburg office.
By AARON SHAROCKMAN
Published February 16, 2004
ST. PETERSBURG - What's left for Dennis Kucinich for President supporters, who opened a campaign office here Sunday afternoon?
John Kerry is the leader for the Democratic nomination for president, pundits say. And should he stumble, Howard Dean and John Edwards are ready and waiting.
So why is Kucinich, whose high-water mark so far is 2,382 votes in this month's Maine caucuses, opening an office in the 1600 block of 16th St. S in anticipation of the state's March 9 primary?
"There's a strategy," said Ed Helm, 59, a Kucinich supporter and his state delegate coordinator. "He'll win in Ohio and do well in California and New York.
"Victory here is sowing seeds that will reach fruition later."
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