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Way to go Dennis! Ignore all the jealous comments above and enjoy a wonderful marriage with Elizabeth. I wish you had had a stronger following in our nation; as a vegetarian of 29 years, I would have loved to offer you my vote for the Presidency. I am sure that it would have been an extraordinary event in our history to enjoy a President who is a vegan and a peace activist. It would have been a welcomed change from the worst President this country ever had. Pres. Bush does not care about the common good and irresponsibly lied to get us into a war. The thousands who have died and all the suffering he is causing are on his back and he will have to answer to someone on the other side for it.

Good luck!

AG
(Enjoying marriage to a woman 21 years my junior)

We could use a beauty like her in the White House, especially after the previous Bush! Kucinich, you're truly blessed!

The difference between Thompson and Kucinich is that Kucinich's trophy wife is actually good looking. This makes it all excusable.

Thompson's is a trophy only relative to his own ugly old self. She is inexcusably tan for a woman traipsing through Iowa. She looks like a tart.

Wow, I have been reading a lot of comments that wreak jealousy here! Get over it. So, he has a pretty wife. Can we concentrate on the real issues or are we falling prey to what the corporate media wants you to THINK re Kucinich? He a viable candidate that has the balls to stand up to this John Wayne president that we currently have. Can't you see that the media is purposely treating him like a joke WHY? because he is feared. He actually has something substantial to say. He rocks the boat! Name one thing Bush has said or proposed that is worth quoting? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING – except if he has butchered the English language in a speech, which is ALWAYS entertaining! Wake up – American needs a new direction and recycling the same old issues with the same old candidates will change this corrupt course. END THE WAR NOW!

Umm, another Viagra candidate

This article and the readers' comments reveal more about the ignorance of the voters than about the quality of the candidate.

American politics and government have become no more than another "reality show." They appear to be using the same script writers, and have the same audience.

One thing is for certain – there's nothing wrong with his eyesight.

read up on her too........she's a hippy, not a money grabber.

For all you saying that she married him "for the money", be aware that Mr. Kucinich is not rich - not by ANY stretch of the imagination.

This is actually a good thing, since it indicates that he hasn't been lining his pockets with lobbyist money or skimming the lard off the pork barrels. Perhaps she married him because he is an intelligent, honest man in a profession where honesty is punished?

You folks should read up on his ideas and his history before dismissing him. He is willing to enact more drastic changes than other candidates are, but you'll find that if you reason them out that his positions are sound and sensible. Ultimately you may find that he is one of the only.. maybe THE only.. truly candid, honest politicians in the field.

I don't think his wife is that attractive, just ok looking.

My conclusion is that Chris Matthews will live many lifetimes before gaining Dennis's or Elizibeth's wisdom.

I must admit that Dennis's marital situation is irrelevant to his presidential aspirations. If he treats her right, loves her, and vice versa then carry on.

But in my opinion, dare I say it, he just doesn't look "presidential" enough (just an observation). Simply drinking smoothies and being a vegetarian won't sway my decision either way. Take what you will from the photo.

What's wrong with a guy (Dennis) marrying for the 3rd time (Elizabeth Harper) who happens to be roughly the same age as his daughter (Jackie).

Isn't that what all men want and women find respectable?

Oh Dennis, you naughty,naughty little elf!

The first time I saw a link to an article on CNN political ticker entirely about Dennis! And it has to do with sex, and the age of his wife. If you want to understand why she married him, see him speak, he is wise, moving and inspirational. May I point out that Kucinich is far FAR away from being in the money bracket to have a trophy wife.

(By the Way, On average Vegetarians live 10 years longer.)

This article gives me the impression that this is one sick puppy, better we see it now than make a big mistake that we will regret... Like the Bush mess....

While I’m not a supporter of Dennis Kucinich, I feel some obligation to correct a misconception evident in several comments here. Kucinich is not, and never has been a rich man.

His father was a Croatian truck drive. Their family was so poor they had to live out of their car. After his tenure as mayor, Kucinich nearly lost his house in Cleveland when he fell behind on his mortgage payments. Kucinich reported an income of $38 on his 1982 income tax return.

Mrs, Kucinich, the former Elizabeth Harper was a volunteer for the Red Cross in Tanzania and worked with Mother Teresa in India. She’s hardly a gold-digger.

Is it too much to ask that posters do five minutes of online research before hurling slanderous insults?

Good for Dennis! I'm envious.

It's creepy but it isn't anything new. CNN's very own Larry King is 26 years older than his wife. He's not quite 80 and she's not quite 50.

Tony Randall married Heather Harlan. She was 50 years younger than he was. They have two children.

It seems pretty creepy but who am I to say. Love may truly be blind. I will agree that the people who jumped all over Fred and his "trophy" wife are either hypocrites or more likely just jealous.

She looks like she's hot for something, just not him.

She's not so much a trophy wife because she is not a carbon-copied blonde one...she is a redhead with an accent. It seems more classier. Plus Kucinich is not super wealthy like Thompson...or tall.

I know what I really want is a president who's a health nut. Because what this country needs is more legislated nutrition. It was annoying when Bloomberg did it, and it would be even more annoying coming from a president. Maybe the fact that politicians don't want us to be allowed to think for ourselves is why so many of us can't.

Wow, that James guy from Phoenix sure is jealous. I guess he can't get a 30 year old wife. Maybe he should go vegan.

She's hot!

Take it from a woman, he wouldn't have gotten a second glance from his young wife if he had been some working stiff with a regular job. Come on, the guy seems nice enough but looks like one of Snow White's dwarfs!!

He's 60 and she's 29???

Can you say "daddy complex"? What do you suppose they have in common and talk about when they're alone? "Hey remember the day Elvis died? Oh no wait, I was 30 and you hadn't been born yet!!!"

Sorry, I actually agree with Kucinich on some issues but this is just downright creepy – and certainly not something he should be bragging about to win him votes in the election...

Men are so stupid! Money and power netted him a 29 year old wife ... not his elderly body or mind. He speaks as a man in the throws of mid-life crisis! I wouldn't vote for someone so delusional.

I don't think "Clarity" is the correct term to describe Kucinich's mind. Maybe "a more pleasant form of muddled" would suffice?

Go Dennis – no one can knock him for that!

He makes a good point about the importance of the link between good health and a healthy, active mind. Difficult to have one without the other.

Regarding having a wife half his age: "...Diet helps..." So does being a rich politician.

this guy is right-on with all the issues. too bad he's not packaged in presidential material like the photo op candidates.

Good article. Kucinich is the only Democrat in my opinion who speaks with clarity and honesty, and isn't afraid to speak the truth.

Full marks to him for having a wonderful and supportive wife. It's a bonus that she's 29.. way a go Dennis!!

MONEY! It's no secret Kuci..

I'm 80 and have 3 wifes. What do you read into that my dear boy Kucinich??

Put him in charge of Health Education and Welfare?

dirty old man ! that means when he was 30, his wife was not even born yet....

watch out white house interns.....

29 years old, and a redhead to boot. It takes a real man to be able to handle that!
Take note Bush, you pseudo-macho wimp.

Um....Mr Kucinich. I don't think it is diet why she married you. It's probably the money, dude. Sorry for "playa hating"

Dennis is another one in the closet. he needs to open the door.......

yeah, yeah, yeah, so what if he's got a 29 year old wife. . . has he ever cruised for a blumpkin in an airport restroom?

Go Dennis! And a hot Redhead no less...

Oh yes. The Vegan diet is the answer to all the world's perceived problems. Wow..I think he needs to eat a steak. He is seriously mistaken and out of touch.

I am definitely impressed! No wonder he can tell the truth! Let's get some more articles about him!

I just got the weirdest mental image in my head. Oh, Dennis. You little tiger.

Interesting that a fluff piece on his 29-year-old wife is the only coverage Dennis Kucinich gets on CNN. Maybe Ticker should have a centerfold. I hear Mike Gravel has a really sexy cousin.

Honestly there are sites on the web better qualified to show us hot redheads. Wouldn’t it be nice if CNN did a story on the political positions of the second tier candidates?

He is such a political "player" I hope to be like him one day too !!!

Thanks Dennis, I needed a new source of nightmares.

Wow, an article entirely about Kucinich. A slightly superficial one, but an article never the less. Nice work

OK where's the "trophy wife" whiners who diss Fred Thompson? Hello!!

Draw our own conclusions?

Your wife is 30 years younger than you – I conclude you're too intimidated to keep a relationship with someone your own age?

Your wife is 30 years younger than you – I conclude most women over 40 will think you're pretty slimy.

Your wife is 30 years younger than you – you have the same belief that love is ageless much like Anna Nicole's deceased husband – J. Howard Marshall (yeah she loved him for his soft sensitive side...nothing to do with money!)

Lots of reasonable conclusion can be drawn, Dennis.

A big wad of cash always helps to get a young hot woman, just ask Hugh about that. How is it that Thompsons wife is a trophy wife but this guys isn't?