May 16, 2004
Kucinich has his day
By Sarah Hancox
Staff Writer
April 05, 2004
Crowds of people waving flags and carrying banners for peace gathered in Carrboro on Sunday to hear a speech by Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio.
It was the first time that a well-known presidential candidate visited the town, and in honor of the occasion, Mayor Mike Nelson proclaimed Sunday "Dennis Kucinich Day."
The celebration took place at the Carrboro Farmers' Market at 301 W. Main St. and was sponsored by Nelson and North Carolina Kucitizens.
The event opened with a peace chant led by Jon Seskevich of Universal Chanting, followed by songs sung by the Raging Grannies. "Welcome Dennis, welcome Dennis, we love you," sang the Grannies as Kucinich took the stage. In his speech, Kucinich stressed the need for a clear vision for the Democratic Party that would address the issues of the common people.
Kucinich is campaigning on a platform that calls for universal health care, withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement and the World Trade Organization, the repeal of the USA PATRIOT Act, universal prekindergarten through college education and the development of clean energy.
He also
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Supporters Bert Geiger and Bob Plonsey listen to the speech.
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