BIG SURPRISE!!! I'm totally shocked, I thought he had the nomination in the bag

Perhaps if CNN and the other big media would've given him some coverage or included him in the major debates, he wouldn't have to drop out. Shame on you all!

This is not good for the American people they pushed you out as I'm sure they'll try the same thing with Ron Paul. Sorry to hear this.

He was a good guy. Tried to impeach Cheney!!! I hope he supports Obama

Good luck gravel and Edwards.

It's ashame that Kucinich could not receive more media attention earlier in the race. While I don't agree with the vast majority of his goals, he still deserved to have a larger part of the media/debate field as he is the only democratic candidate that seems to be serious about taking the U.S. out of Iraq in the near future.

See ya, Kucinich. You were an entertaining candidate who had two good debate performances. Now do what you did in Iowa, endorse Obama for President!

Who will has 15 supporters get behind?!?!?!

Wow big news…………i wonder who will get all 12 of his supporters votes ?

Kucinich is still in the race? He dropped off the radar screen a long time ago. Why does he need to announce that he's abandoning his bid for the White House when he was never a real contender? Who cares.

John Edwards welcomes the Kucinich supporters over. His economic populist message is just what the nation and the party needs right now. He is the most electable general election candidate!

Edwards/Obama in 2008!

Anyway, good thing he is out of there. He wasnt going anywhere.

I still applaud you of your honesty.

Say it ain't so. He was the only candidate worth voting for. See you in four.

will he endorse anyone?

Obama here we go!!!

Come on Dennis - endorse John Edwards!

Even though this has nothing to do with Hillary Clinton, I can predict there will be comments from the Obama supporters trashing her.

Good… The UFO is ready to fly.

Was he ever really in the race?

So long Pocketmaster. You will be missed.

-Stephen T. Colbert (what he would have said)

LOL - like that is breaking news…or shocker

kucinich make sure you endorse obama, he can carry on the mantle for you buddy!

It's about time! Now if only Gravel would do the same….

Is anyone surprised?

Good bye Dennis!!!

Progressive liberals everywhere will miss you.

This little garden gnome never should’ve run to begin with. He claims he can “defend the Constitution” while he wants to strengthen gun control. Hey, Denny, take a look at your pocket Constitution again. I suggest you read the Second Amendment.

Up next: Mike Gravel.

what took him so long?

Wasn't this the man who encouraged his supporters to caucus for Obama in Iowa as a second choice? Does this mean that more people will support Obama in South Carolina? I wonder when John Edwards will abandon his bid.

Too bad! This man is/was the only one of the whole group ( both parties )
that was honest. I guess America is not ready for a true leader.

Kucinich? Was he running? Wow.

When is Hillary going to drop out of the race? thats what i want to know.

Was he ever "in" the race? This clown is the perenni al "ankle biting dog". It continues to amaze that this rube continues to get re-elected; only in the buck-eye state could it happen. They must be continually hung-over after losing the "big game"…

Was he in the Presedential race?

I guess the recount in New Hampshire didn't go Dennis' way…

Barack Obama Welcomes Kucinich supports over Too.

Was he ever in? Man sure like to have some of the money wasted on this guy!

The only honorable Democratic candidate leaves the race. There goes the neighborhood!

I am saddened by Kucinich's exit, but he just had no momentum. I liked his run because he focused fearlessly on the issues and had much bolder and honest stances than the rest. He was a little too honest, and not strategic enough, not to mention poorly funded. I hope he stays in politics his whole life because i trusted him more than any other candadate. I know as long as Kucinch is out there, there's at least one honest politician. Thanks Kucinich.

I like the guy, I like a lot of what he says, but … yeah. Just not electable on a national level.

Matt and James are apparently quite good at math — 3% of the registered democrats in the United States can't amount to more than a few dozen supporters.

Considering how close this race is, Kucinich's endorsement might actually mean something. Its too bad he wasn't allowed to debate — though he is unelectable, he does has some great ideas (and should get some credit for being the most vocally anti-war (from the very beginning))

Doesn't he still have more delegates than Giuliani?

Dennis was domed after the UFO sighting !!!!!!!! it was his Howard Dean Moment.
I hop barak gives him a cabinet position.

A real shame–he was the only candidate I could get behind without reservation. He has integrity, courage, and he's consistent. I wish him all the best in his congressional re-election campaign. You folks who think he has only double digit supporters are kidding yourselves.

So when will Mike Gravel finally drop out?
He is the only completely non-viable candidate left.

To call his bid a "long shot" is being terribly kind. I hope he takes all those people who voted for him out to a nice dinner. It is the least he can do.

His supporters will not go to Hillary, but will they split between Obama and Edwards so as to be basically negligible?

Agreed. Edwards is the only one promising he'll have ALL our troops home within a year of when he is sworn in as president. Don't let the media fool you- there are still 3 candidates in this race & this election will NOT be purchased by the candidate with the biggest bank account.

Edwards/Richardson '08!

He ran a good, clean campaign. Hope he continues his work in the House.

I agree with Josh. I think even he knew he was unelectable, but he deserved to take part in the discussion. That's really what he is about.- raising awareness about issues that don't get enough attention or taking extreme stands on his positions without making them watered down to be politically palatable. One thing is for sure, you could never accuse him of evading or straddling the fence!

I wonder if his brethren from the outer galaxies will be calling him home now? His wife can stay.

He is a good guy…

This is a sad day. It looks like the media has succeeded in getting rid of candidates that they don't approve of. The exclusion of candidates from debates and coverage of primaries is a stab in the heart to our democracy. Dennis Kucinich is a true patriot and American hero who puts the American people first and cares about our Constitution.

I want to let everyone know that sadly I too am going to have to drop out of the presidential race, appearantly there was never a snow balls chance in…..that I would ever win, so I have decided to no longer waste the time and money of my many supporters and will send my support to Sen Dodd instead…..wait, my staff just told me he too dropped out of the race. Well thanks to all thos who would of wasted their vote, I mean cast their vote for this campaign. Thank you and good night may & God Bless America!

A small glimmer of good news for immigration reform. Kucinich wanted to put Spanish on equal footing with English, and favored giving illegal immigrants a path to citizenship if they had been here for something like five years. Good riddance, Dennis The Menace.

Disheartening. Rep. Kucinich has an outstanding vision for America. Now we're left with identical generic ideas, just different wrappers (in either party).

Kucinich is the man. The only person running for the Democrats that voted against the Iraq War and the Patriot Act and No Child Left Behind, etc., etc. As Dennis himself said, "Imagine having a president who got it right the first time." Imagine. Dennis you rule, if I lived in Cleveland I'd vote for you everytime!

sORRY TO HEAR

As a Kucinich supporter, I can say that it is people like James and Matt who drive me away from supporting the Democratic party. Admittedly, Dennis does not have much nationwide support. This is evident because he routinely polls between three and five percent. Remember Florida Matt and James. How important was three to five percent then? The dismissive attitude towards supporters of lesser known candidates does not strengthen the party and will often drive people to choose alternative candidates to support. Instead of welcoming Dennis's supportes like Gorbashov, many still insist on maintaining the hubris that has led to the last two Democratic party defeats.

This is not American Idol. This is the future of this nation and the lives of all who are born, live, and die here. With Kucinich out of the race, and the option of voting for him off the ballot, in his own words: "we will get what we deserve."

This is a very sad day for those of us Democratic voters who refuse to sniff the handful of disaster being offered to us.

Shame on this media. Shame on this country.

That is truly a shame. His throngs of supporters will miss him. What will he do? What will he do? All that's left now is to go home. Home to that drop dead gorgeous, young wife. You lucky dog.

Sweet blue tee with the tie!

He's a loony, but I did like his views.

Just as well. Even if he'd gotten elected, the mother ship would have come back to pick him up before inauguration day

Ron Paul/ Dennis Kucinich Independents 2008! Wouldn't that be cool!!!!

The only true Democrat running for office is out. What a sad day for American politics.

The country wants to undo the damage that Bush did, but is too afraid to stand for what any of us actually care about. We're not ready for change at all.

God bless Dennis Kucinich.

Dennis Kucinich is a very smart man with good ideas. The country is just not ready for someone that is as honest as he is.
Keep on telling truth to the powers that be, Dennis. You are really a bright spot in a rather dull Congress.

Hello everybody! I like Mrs Clinton since she will send many manufacture jobs here, to Bangladesh. Thank you Hillary, for supporting free trade and many bush policies. it has helped us very very much. also, much thanks to getting many jobs here. the rupee is very strong now thanks to bill & hillary and bush, so sorry about your dollar though. thank you hillary for helping bangledeshis!

The entrenched powers and the media has had an agenda from the very beginning in not allowing Kucinich more media time. It's a real shame because Kucinich is a great man and the only candidate who has bravely stood against the powers that be and the corrupt conventional wisdom of the republican party. Stay strong Kucinich!

He represented the far-left of the democratic party. While I disagree with him on most of the issues having a range of candidates that represent the whole plethora of political views in America is healthy. I wish him well. It's interesting that Ron Paul said that the other candidate in the race who most remsembles his foreign policy ideas was Dennis. Paul is probably the most true conservative in the race and Kucinich is the most liberal its interesting to think their foreign policy ideas were similar.

The Anti-War, Pro-Gay Marriage, UFO Candidate came up short?? I wonder whom he will be endorsing?? My money says he'll push Shirley McClane to run as an Independent with a platform of supporting aliens - legal, illegal, or extraterrestrial.

Who are you kidding Sam?! Hillary will be in the race till the National Convention even if she is way behind Obama before the Convention. Hillary and Bill would rather "burn down" the Democratic Party than let Obama or Edwards win.

Obama is dropping out of the race. That would have been great headline

Coolcat, when was there ever any indication that Obama was dishonest?

Mr. Kucinich is doing the right thing. I have always felt that any candidate who doesn't really have a strong and serious shot at their party's nomination, should graciously drop out of the running. This is precisely what we need to see more of, so that no votes or delegates are wasted toward the more viable candidates.

Sorry to see you go. I thought your ideas were the best.

Finally that nuthead is out of the race. I remember growing up in Cleveland when he was the Mayor and led the city into Bankruptcy. I still cant believe Clevelanders keep him in the House. No wonder I couldnt wait to leave there.

NEVER… HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT ANSWER! GROW A BRAIN.

kucinich is a smart man to have endorsed obama in iowa! Hillary brought up Rezko. Obama's work with Rezko was legal. Hillary got about 850,000 from FBI most wanted Normal Hsu! how about that for facts!

This will free up time for him to hang out in Texas and look for the UFOs.

Honest, with integrity, a thinking person that cares about this country. Dennis has always been consistent. To bad the dem's cannot advance a candidate that would be socially responsible, lower taxes and reduce government.

Sam - take a flying leap!

I would vote for Kucinich in a heartbeat. He isn't pretty and he isn't popular, but he is painfully honest. Instead of sugarcoated empty promises, he tells it like it is and that is what our country needs. The people in this nation have the power to elect the right guy, but we always get it wrong. What a pity.

Hillary is in it to win it….come on Super Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Dennis, but you never had a chance!

hillary's turn…we are waiting!!!

I guess it's time to head back to the mothership - what an oddball.

Kucinich was a decent, honest man who said what he thought, no matter what the consequences.

People like that get creamed in politics.

Unfortunately.

Are you all insane? Those who criticize Dennis obviously are so ignorant of what he represents and works for. He's the fighting Democrat and people's choice. The reaons he's being censored by big media is bec. they (media/gov) are threatened by his resolutions - impeachment, ending the war, healthcare for all.
Get your facts straight and vote your conscience. Quit the "below the belt" childish remarks.

I think Kucinich lost any chance of improving in the polls when he said he saw a UFO. Many thought he was a little cuckoo upon hearing that. I don't think his wife's tongue stud helped him much either.

John Edwards should stay in this race simply to keep the others honest. With him in the race NO ONE will get over 50% and that could mean a brokered convention or some kind of arrangement prior to that, i.e. Edwards becomes the Vice-presidential candidate once again in exchange for his delegates. I think John Edwards may be the most powerful person in the democratic primary process right now. Whomever he chooses gets to be the party's nominee unless Hillary and Barack begin losing in the polls and John Edwards rises to the top. I hope he does!!

Well, that stinks. Hate to see you go, Dennis. Better luck in '12, huh?

It does simplify my dilemma, though… whether to vote my conscience (Kucinich), or to vote for somebody who has a chance.

That's what you get when you have a blue vote in a state as red as mine.

I love Hillary taking charge during the debates, but crashing EMOTIONALLY before or after the debates.

The answer is simple, American men do not like to "attack" or challenge their women in public, period.

So, Obama and Edwards, please let Hillary win the DEBATE and all the women will get your votes. That is, be "GENTLE-men; do not beat on poor Hillary."

This is disappointing news. As a Californian, I was looking forward to voting for Dennis in the primaries. That would have been the one opportunity to truly vote for an independent thinker and a progressive voice for the country.

One can only imagine what "new direction" ole Dennis is focused on - probably wants Scotty to beam him up to join the rest of the Klingons on Uranus. Maybe he and Ron Paul can hook up!

I take it Dennis didnt win NH when he recounted the votes?

I guess this now just leaves John Edwards to vote for.

Sad for America, but if he can retain his seat in Congress that is some solace. He is one of the few politicians out there who are also good people.

This guy is not a PATRIOT and I am sick of hearing that from the far-left. If anything he committed Treason when he went over to Syria(state sponsored terrorist state well before this administration) and put down our president and said he was ashamed of his country. This man if he lived during the Lincoln years would have been Hung by now. He has no place in this country or in politics.

I do wish he'd come to this conclusion like… before he ever ran.

However, his small anti-Hillary percentage will be welcomed by the Obama camp. We have open arms for you all!

See? I didn't even make a joke about sandals or patchouli! Well… almost.

Woz - Los Gatos, CA:

…and hang out with Willie! No wonder he's seen he's seen UFO's. However, I do like Wllie and his music!

For all of you republicans out there and you 'trickle-down supply-side" throw-backs, I want you to seriously look at what has happened to this country since the privatization president has taken over. Were it not for a war on false pretenses, this little fasade of a fiat economy that we have now would have collapsed under it's own greedy weight years ago.

And the only thing propping it up now is a Fed who keeps dropping the rate every month, an idiotic stimulous package paid for by our childrens taxes, and the wholesale garage sale of our nation to the Chinese and Saudis.

So you go ahead an gloat about Kucinich dropping out of the race because the networks and papers refused to allow him in it in the first place.

That's brilliant. You keep applauding while they rape our democracy and steal the national treasure. You think they are leaving a seat at the table open for you? You are beggers to your own demise.

At least Kucinich has enough common sense to know when he is being screwed. And the guts to take a stand against it. That is something people like you will never have the capasity to grasp so you will therefore never even be aware of what is happening to you, till it's way too late.

Hasta, Dennis the Menace.

Now if only the people of his district will drop him out of Congress.

Who besides his mail order bride and mother even knew he was running??

Grand! Long live the tyranny of corporate dominance! Long live Amerikka!

Well, time to change back to Independant. No point in voting for any of those media approved corporate sponsored bozos still in the Democratic race. I only put up with the stink of being labeled a Democrat so that I could vote for Kucinich. Looks like the old adage, "the more things change, the more they stay the same" will pretty much sum up the 2008 election when all is said and done.

Why do people think that giving power back to the people, from the corporations is looney? Why do people think that people who stand for justice are looney?

Yes, he's short, yes he has big ears, but he was the only 100% honest guy standing up there with the rest of the democrats. The only guy who backed his mouth with his votes.

He was pushed, shoved, picked on, kicked off the debates, and he stood in there. Never wavered, never disliked by those who met him.

GOD BLESS YOU DENNIS, DONT EVER STOP WORKING FOR A BETTER AMERICA…

…GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.

I've always liked Kucinich. It's a shame, but I'm sure the other candidates can't wait to get all his votes.

Dennis who?

Mr. Ferrell,

With all due respect, you are being a little silly. To have a candidate on the ballot who has garnered so few votes and whose polling shows that he will garner fewer (by percentage) still as times goes on makes no sense. It only gives someone else an option to choose because they don't like the others but whose chosen candidate has no chance of winning. A vote for a candidate that can't win is tantamount to a vote for the winner, whomever that should be in the end.

This is not American Idol, yes, but nor is a a process designed to make people feel good about themselves or their choices. It is the process to choose a leader and nothing else.

Kucinich had no hope of winning and you must know it as well as I do.

Mr Kucich, the mothership is waiting to beam you up in Texas. You can finally go home.

I love how we call this guy nuts because he was one of two candidates (Ron Paul being the other) who was completely honest.

If the other second-tier candidates follow Kucinich's example, Obama is going to get a lot more supporters, maybe enough to push him ahead of Clinton for the nomination!!!

Be sure to check on a few things before you even consider voting for Hillary Clinton!
Google these videos:

"The Clinton Chroincles" 1 hour 51 minutes
"Bill and Hillary Clinton: Their Secret Lives"
"Mena Coverup" 54 minutes
"The Clinton Body Count"
"Rose Law Firm"

It is your civic duty to know who and why you are voting for a candidate. Don't vote for a criminal. Thanks.

I hear his wife and five adult children refused to endorse him. Poor fellow, but I admire his fighting spirit. I am sure Clinton will welcome the six new supporters.

Kucinich is a strange one, but I'd be absolutely enthused to have him instead of another lying, cheating, Clinton.

I'm not sure why I even read the Clinton New Network anymore.

Why didn't the media tell us there was such a fine fellow running? I will miss him!

What a moron!!! Merely detracting from serious candidates. I would have to give him the nod however for hottest wife!!! WOW!!! What's up with that????

Dennis Kucinich…….the world's largest hamster. Yeah, he looked and sounded like a serious contender for the Whitehouse. Later for you dude.

…more reason for all of you disenfranchised democrats to take a real good look at Ron Paul!

WHY, DENNIS, WHY?!?!?!?!

First Colbert. Now Kucinich. My candidates are dropping like glaciers in Greenland. So much for liberals. Trying to pick a president this November is going to be like choosing between Hannity and Colmes.

Who?

Hey Dennis…have you heard. Texas has had some UFO's flying around out here too. Maybe you can come check it out guy….

This is a great sham and shame!

Shame on all of you in the media who did not exercise the power of the people!

This election needs content.

Isn't the quality of our lives directly proportionate to the quality of questions we ask?

Time for CNN to hire new writers!

Congressman Kucinich is a man of honor. He represents all that the Democratic Party could be if it had the courage to stand by its core principles.

Another notch on media's gun - he deserved much more attention and respect for vision and courage..

I BET HE ENDORSES his extremely libera friend Obama..this is so predictable

Now if Hellary and Obama would do the same, the dems may actually have a decent candidate.

R-E-C-O-U-N-T ; )

Finally.

this seriously makes me cry. Dennis Kucinich was the one candidate who could lead our country on i with strength and with peace. If it wasn't for these media giants he would have had a better chance. I now have to support Obama or some other generic Democrat.
Best regards to your congress seat Dennis.

Now, if he will only take Johnny E with him. I can't believe somebody said Edwards is the most electable candidate. I'd take Hillary over Johhny anyday I consider myself to be an right leaning independent. I think the Dems will be sorry they didn't go with a guy like Richardson who has a fantastic resume or even Biden or Dodd. Obama seems like a nice guy and all but he hasn't run anything bigger than a community softball tournement - not usually a stepping stone to the Presidency.

Oh well later Denny, maybe he can come be the mayor of Detroit.

Who?

Wow who cares…another crazy out of the race…too bad Gravel is still in….O and I wonder where his 15 supporters will go…hahahaha

He should have done it a long time ago, and Edwards should do the same after South Carolina.

Why is this not on the front page? And why is this article just 5 paragraphs long? This is ridiculous.

Now if we could get Gravel out of this race then I think things will get interesting! GO OBAMA!

I did not follow Sen Dennis K closely, but did respect him for being a candidate for the presidency. I wish him luck.

He should endorse Ron Paul.

Kucinich had some of the best ideas of all the candidates. Unfortunately, his quest was always doomed because the country is not ready for them. Moreover, he had too many other factors going against him to be a viable candidate. However, the sophomoric mocking in some of the posts here is only a reflection of the writers' immaturity.

Dont be upset you liberal whiners…..you still have Mommie Hillary to take care of you……

I can see the media circus has done well with a few of you who have fed into the misguided reports about him or not knowing much about him due to our large media outlets snubbing him (CNN being one of them). I hope his followers migrate towards Ron Paul …… no one else is up to par with his beliefs.

I think he was a loony kind of guy with some great ideas. If wasn't so weird he would be out next president. Next we need Gravel (big time psyco) to drop out. For the Repubs, Giuliani, Romney, and the Huckster need to leave by convention time.
This will create the best match up since Kennedy-Nixon in 1960: McCain and Obama!!!!

OBAMA 08

Message to David, Santa Maria, it is my understanding that Dennis Kuchinich was mayor of Cincinnati, not Cleveland. So I'm a little confused by your recollection of his tenure as mayor of your city. Maybe you didn't notice that he wasn't your mayor??? Or didn't know that you were living in Cincinnati, not Cleveland???

Kucinich was blocked from debates by GE and NBC. He was censored during the first Democratic debate, because he called for Bush's impeachment, and the entire crowd erupted into applause. CNN deleted it, and several other answers - you can find it on Youtube.

He called for a NH recount, and he was proven right. The discrepancies they've discovered are staggering, including 10.9% missing in one county and 6% missing in another, and all candidates lost or gained hundreds of votes (bradblog.com), and every single Diebold memory card - every one - was missing, according to state officials.

He scares the liars who are running the country and rigging this election.

Bless this man, and we should all thank God people like him still exist.

Sad day, he was one of the few that wasn't bought and paid for by the enemies of fairness and freedom. The U.S. electorate has proven once again that they shouldn't be trusted with car keys much less the fate of the world. Idiots, all…please don't vote anymore, just stay home and watch TV.

I totally wasn't expecting that!!

NOW WHO WILL THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE BE???

He was a loony guy, a big time psycho. Now if only Giuliani, Romney, and the Huckster would leave…The only contenders that are running for President are Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John McCain.
I suggest all you undeciders go for Obama!!!!!

This is exactly what is so wrong with our country! Odd he may be but his views are totally on target and what America needs to reverse the negative path it is on now. Sorry to see you go Dennis—you got my vote already!

Mark V., what were these ideas that were so great? He is my Congressman, and has done very little for his constituents- especially while running for President…I could understand his absence if he had a chance, but we learned in 2004 that no one was going to support his bid. Its not because of the media, and its not because Americans arent ready for these "great ideas." Rep. Kucinich simply does not represent what this nation needs.. I am a 60 year old, life-long Democrat and consider myself to be quite liberal. I would never vote for Dennis Kucinich for any office.

Obama 08

GOOD ! Did anyone really think that little Dennis the mennis could run our country anyway? Besides his family members I think not. I hope he even looses his seat in Congress. He's too much of a nut case.

I hope Ron Paul gets some of his supporters. The Constitution will combine all patriots.

He represents a part of the democratic party albeit way to small to make a difference. We should welcome the tenacity of a man who knows that can not win but yet he makes bid because he has something to say. For that kudos to Dennis. I think it is admirable trait to stand up and voice your opinions not because they matter to the majority of the voters but it matters to be heard.

Jane,

It was Cleveland, not Cincinnati. Sorry to bring up facts….

It's an expected announcement, but sad that a populist who advocated public good over corporate profit, not in the lame rhetoric of the top candidates, is out.

KC I so agree with you.

Kucinich really had some good ideas and came across as a very honest individual but he did not have that 'Presidential' aura about him. I think Obama and McCain will be one of the best elections we've seen in a long time.

EVERYONE KNOWS HE WAS THE BEST CANDIDATE. JUST TOO EXTREME. GO OBAMA, I GUESS?

Hillary 08

Jane, Kucinich WAS mayor of Cleveland not Cincinnati. Please don't call people stupid for saying something thats actually true. I like Kucinich's policies but Edwards needs all the extra support he can get

Jane, you are wrong. He was the mayor of Cleveland, I am from Cleveland

Who, besides Dennis Kucinich, had the lasting courage to try to impeach the bad guys, Cheney and Bush? Sorry to see him go. Voters are cowards to not stand up for such the man and his / our most important agenda.

For anyone who thinks that it is too late to impeach - in Iraq, every 10 minutes an Iraqi dies. Every 10 hours a US soldier dies. Every 10 days 2 BILLION dollars is lost to Bush's illegal war. This is the price we pay for not impeaching now, tomorrow, the next day, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc..

McCain is a 72-year-old extension of Cheney policy. Can't vote for him.

Hillary scares me as a latent, sold-out, Bush policy supporter. Not her.

Ron Paul will now get my full attention for the Presidency. Just think. No IRS. No Federal Reserve. No draft. All troops will come home. The Federal Government will stay out of State Government business. US money would finally benefit US citizens - not the International Bankers and their corporate thieves.

Okay.

Hillary 2008!

Sad to see a dedicated, sincere office-seeker drop out. Sadder to see that in the comments here some want to slander him.

"I don't think his wife's tongue stud helped him much either." - if it didn't help him, it sure could help me!

john h must be sharing the same urinal with Kneel Boortz - how's the Kool-Aid holding up?

I am familuar with Mr. Kucinich's work. No candidate is perfect. They all have their flaws. But, I am seriously disapointed that he is dropping out. None of the candidates are talking about the issues that face all of us with disabilities and our veterns who will be coming home from this unjustified war. Be afraid, be very afraid of those telling us that we should be buying disability insurance. I don't see anyone giving out free crystol balls so that we can read our futures. I gues we have to pick between gas in our cars to go to work, food, heat or disability insurance.

Daytona Beach Fl

Sorry to see you go, Dennis. You were given a raw deal in the media. I support your views, and appreciate all you've done for the American people. Best wishes in your reelection campaign.

GO HILLARY 08

I worked for Kucinich's campaign in 2004. It was the first time I did anything more exhausting than go to the poll for a day during an election. The maddening thing about talking to hundreds of people about his candidacy was that of those who would not vote for him, their reasoning was identical: "I like his message, but he's not electable."

Clearly, this is true; but why? I think it is simply because he is too much like the average voter. He is not wealthy or attractive. He doesnt own any multinational corporations. Despite the media's insistence that we avoid the issues in favor of celebrity gossip and trash talk, he makes every effort to address the things most of us actually care about. Obviously, nobody can agree 100% with any candidate, but I have found most of his platform genuinely hard to argue with.

Point being, he cant win because the average voter would never expect to become President, or to represented by a President that is anything like us. At the least, if every voter who believed Kucinich is the best available (electable or not) candidate did vote for him, I guaruntee his support would be far greater than 3%.

Now back to our regularly scheduled program of talking about rich politicians who dont care about you or me and will say absolutely anything it takes to garner your vote by securing the official support of FOX News and CNN. And lets talk about UFO sightings completely out of context, because I really care about that.

I feel sorrry that mr. Dennis wasted six year of his life on this campaign but hope that mr dennis does the right thing and supports senator Obama.

I am bothered by the nasty comments when he was the only candidate that ONLY looks out for the people (no matter what lies come out of the others' mouths now, look at their past votes).

If the people of this country had minds of their own, Kucinich would have run away with the election on his platform. We will get what we deserve. Now we will be stuck with the broken, corrupt, corporate private health insurance industry only interested in profiting from NOT giving us healthcare, we'll be stuck with war, stuck with NAFTA, and stuck with a President that has no problem with lying to our faces, and will continue to treat gay Americans as unequals.

Corporate America has won, and the people have lost.

I thought he would do really well here in CA, and I was going to be so proud to cast my vote for a true Democrat, a TRUE American.

There ARE smart, free-thinking people that care about America's well-being and we were all going to vote for Dennis Kucinich.

Congratulations Time-Warner and CNN and the rest of the greedy corporations scared to death at having a President that would only be obligated to the people, for contributing to this injustice and for insuring that there will be more death due to war, health insurance companies refusing treatment, and not having insurance at all.

Thanks, Jane, for your understanding. It's completely wrong, as he was the mayor of Cleveland, as David said. Perhaps you never learned to read in elementary school? Or you just pull facts out of the air? I guess I'm a little confused by your ability to question someone who lived there and obviously knew what he was about.

I think Kucinich was a little eccentric but he's a good guy who truly loves this country. Too bad other politicians don't take pattern after him.

Well, Message to "Jane," Congressman Kucinich was the mayor of CLEVELAND. So before you start criticizing other people get your facts straight! Also, Kucinich is not the greatest congressman. Being from the west side of Cleveland I am aware what he has done for his district (which isn't much). He should have never ran for President and concentrated on the issues in his district.

Hillary wants to drop bombs on brown people.

Edwards was one of the authors of the Patriot Act.

Obama wants to drop bombs on brown people.

And they call THIS "progressive?"

Bah.

I'm not voting this November. Not if any one of these people are my choices.

And I hate the Republicans. I'll bet you a dollar to donuts we'll see "President McCain." What a warhawk he is. You just know it's going to be him.

PUKE!

I liked Kuicnicn as a candidte.

Too bad he lacked the style.

But he didnot change his position depending on the audience.

The media like CNN also did not help him the way are helping Obama.

He's not endorsing any of the candidates. The leading Democratic nominees are all Republican-lite anyways. I'll be happy if he's in the Senate. And as a Kucinich supporter - Edwards is the last candidate I would vote for. (Well, technically Huckabee is the last candidate I would vote for.) Clinton or Obama hands down.

I guess we are down to three. Do you like the Clinton's strategy?

Make this the nastiest race possible so she and Bill can play to their strengths. Being nasty to anyone who stands in their way.

Ironically, Bill stood by nodding his head for the last seven years out of respect for Bush, but he can show total disrespect for Obama. Obama is a man of character, something we all know that Bill Clinton is not.

I have never felt so disappointed in my country as I do at the thought of us rejecting a great leader of vision and organizer like Obama for politics as usual.

Bob,
Dennis and Ron are on two different sides of the aisle.

What Ron Paul is talking about only makes sense if the country that has less than 100 people (yes ONLY 100), but is very impractical for a nation of 300 million. That is why it seems to make sense, but it really DOES NOT WORK.

Well at least he got a recount and way more hits on that blog then votes.

I would like to hear this question posed to Hillary Clinton in the next democratic debate.

Senator Clinton, you and former president Bill Clinton have criticized Senator Obama for campaigning on his opposition to the Iraq war, alleging that as a US Senator, he has essentially supported the war by voting to fund the troops. Senator Clinton, would you describe your similar votes, to fund the troops, as support for the Bush Iraq war policy?

Hillary supporters, please feel free to weigh in.

What? Best candidate? Wow, this guy had no idea what he was doing or what he was going for.

Hey, Kucinich has some excellent ideas, and I respect him for his unwavering opposition to the Iraq war.

He encouraged his voters in Iowa to choose Senator Obama as their second choice for a very good reason: Obama is the only front-runner who ALSO has had unwavering opposition to the Iraq war. As Obama said in 2002: "I'm not opposed to all wars, I'm opposed to DUMB wars."

Kucinich supporters, please cast your vote for Obama in your primary — you won't regret it!

Thank you, Dennis…for keeping the issues in the spotlight…please do the right thing now and put your support behind Barack!

OBAMA "08!!!!!

Who are the Klingons going to vote for now?

The only good thing Kucinich had going for him was his Wife. Not that any of the other candidates left are much better…

This headline got me all excited.

I thought maybe John Edwards had backed out, but I totally forgot the Kucinich was still officially in the race.

I hope he backs Obama, which won't help all that much but every vote counts.

Now all the democrats need is for Obama, Hillary and Edwards to drop out, so Gravel can get a fair shot at winning the election

Why did anyone support him, he was said to be the 7th worst big city mayor of all time, in some guys book. He believes he saw Aliens,

How did he get his fine looking wife??
steve

Again CNN marginilizes Kucinich, even on his way out. Won't use his name in the title. Good job editorial staff. Your master appreciates it.

Kucinich was the only person who I could get excited about…
I know he was a long shot, but it only confirmed to me that most the people out there only support who they think has money or who the tv tell them to support.

Rock on Dennis! You'll win and remain in congress!

That's really unfortunate. He definitely has the best ideas amongst the Democrats, and would spark real change. However, it was inevitable that he'd draw out sooner or later.
Ah well, another one bites the dust.

Finally!

Mr. Kucinich had the guts to stand up for what was important to the average American. He would have had my vote and my husbands. It is a true shame that the media is controlled by the corporate interests and gives most of their coverage to who they consider they would want in the White House instead of covering all the candidates in the race for President. My thinking on that was that media was to give all the candidates the same amount of coverage. How is anyone going to make an informed decision about who is best to be the next President if they dont allow allow equality on coverage?
The average American voter is not investigating the candidates out there to see what they believe and what they support. Because everytime you see a poll on who is watching debates the majority of people DONT watch, they would rather be 'entertained' by the boobtube's 100 channels and nothing on but crap.
But back to Mr Kucinich.
He would have made a GOOD President.
It really riles me to hear the uninformed comments on him.
Its really ironic when I hear these people making their snide comments when they dont have a clue about who this man is or what he believes politically.
As far as quirkiness goes, what a laugh.
I remember well past Presidents on the Republican side who went as far as to consult spirit mediums and had their own 'wacky' behaviors. Hmm.

The field is narrowing and the only one left who is not going to support corporate interests is Edwards.

Certainly a handsome looking devil,in a vulcan kind of way.

What the heck, CNN? You don't even give him the dignity of naming him in your link? "Democrat ends White House bid." You don't mention him when he's running, and you don't when he's stopped. Try being more responsible instead of presenting us with only two candidates. I hope Dennis endorses Edwards, since the guy's practically using Dennis's 04 platform

It's about time. I don't see how he lasted this long. And CNN…bravo. I love how you tag your headlines like "Democrat getting out…" because it gets political fanatics like myself to click on the link, and subsequently increase your audience. Great tactic.

I applaud Mr. Kucinich for hanging in there so long. It's not easy being an underdog. Please continue to poke the establishment in the ribs. Support Barrack Obama for president.
Vote Obama 08

just because a candidate asks his/her followers to vote for someone does not mean that people blindly do so

even edwards voters are split 50-50 between hillary and obama

obama gets south carolina because of the black vote

the black vote alone will not win him the nomination and definitely he will not win the presidency against the likes of mcain

yes, he has become the black candidate (in reality he always was)

too inexperienced

causing more damage than good to the party

Mr. Kucinich could never be elected in a country that is filled with bloodlust, anger and revenge. His message of peace and common sense doesn't resonate with a populace more concerned about looks, snappy soundbytes, and the latest Scandal of the Moment.

The irony here is that his message and platform should've been embraced by our so-called Christians, but we all know their political base is all about annihilating non-Christians and punishing gays.

Vanity Project 2008 comes to an end for Dennis Kucinich. Honestly, if you run for president while serving in Congress you should have to resign your seat and a special election should be held to fill it. Now this putz (along with Biden and Dodd) gets to return to his cozy job as if he didn't just spend months wasting people's time and money. Don't tell me an exploratory committee found his candidacy viable, or his aides foresaw a "perfect storm" that would catapult him to the nomination. What an arrogant little gnome…

I was looking to see that Hillary was the one droping out..

what's she waiting for?

It's funny that we don't blink an eye when someone says that God talks to them (Bush), but think someone who believes in extraterrestrial life is considered a loon.
We may have advanced in the science and technology front, but we are no farther along intellectually than the Middle Ages.

Thank god, I hope he loses his congressional seat too, I hate the man. All of his positions are completely psycho and very few people in this country could agree with him….he uses more empty rhetoric than the major candidates. Kucinich is more of a "I like the constitution. so does everyone else. therefore you should vote for me because the majority of people agree with me. And it's the medias fault I'm a loser, not my own for being a weird psycho"

Since he already has his sleeves rolled up, he can help recount ballots in New Hampshire, as self-appointed Obama stool-pigeon. Another crybaby who has a case of sour grapes.

That's right America keep making fun of people who actually have experience to lead. Make up funny little jokes to make yourself feel important as all the people who could actually do the job give up.

When it's all said and done you'll have the "choice," of voting for the person that the media/gov tells you to vote for; regardless of their experience or ethics.

Then again it's too late. You people didn't wake up after 2000, and I doubt you'll wake up now.

I'll be shocked if CNN even let's this comment get posted because I'm telling you the truth. And most people know that isn't what you want to hear.

You can go back to sleep now…

He is a stupid, idiot, moron and I live in Ohio near where he represents Cleveland…

I am really saddened that Kucinich has to drop out. His ideas were my ideas. I blame the media all they ever show are the frount runners and their the ones that have already been payed off by all the big buisness in this country.

Hillary is the Joe Lieberman candidate in my opinion - not only would she abandon her party in a New York minute to suit her own interests, but I fear the the same type of people (those that don't pay much attention to politics) will be duped into voting for her the way they were for Lieberman. The re-election of Lieberman (R-Israel) has been a boon for neverending war and not much else. Would Hillary not be the same? PLEASE let's elect someone other than Bush / Clinton to lead this nation in my lifetime! OBAMA is the only choice!

This is a shame. On the Democratic side, except for Gravel, all the intelligent candidates have dropped out. Now we are stuck with the current lame-brained three stooges.

Where is information on this Ticker about Hillary and her 6 years at Walmart. What did she do there? Did she show leadership? Get with it CNN Bloggers, do your work!

Like him or not ( I don't), you always know where you stand with Kucinich. Honesty of his type opens up possibilities for more reasonable candidates to enter the presidential races.

I am not sorry to see DK drop out. He is out to lunch. The only person I would feel comfortable voting for is unfortunately not running. That would be Joe Lieberman.

Welp, there goes one of the only candidates for gay marriage and lowered college tuition. I was rooting for him, but I knew he didn't have a chance in heck. All those "College Students for Kucinich" groups will be disappointed.

Onward and upward to Hillary 2008!

This is a sad day. Now I have to sacrifice my principles…

It's a shame that CNN won't even put Dennis Kucinich's name in the headline on cnn.com announcing the end of his presidential campaign. I believe that he had more than just 3% of the vote, but he would have had more had he gotten fair debate time on air. It's also a shame that the biased media has already decided who our next president will be - that's what's wrong with America today - the voice of the People no longer matters. What matter's is how much money you have and what family you belong to - not if you could truly make a difference in our failing economy, our broken homes, and the horrible foreign situation the Bush Regime has gotten us into. No wonder people feel disenfranchised and won't vote anymore - the corruption of our government has proven it doesn't matter - they install the successor of *their* choice.

You are a good and kind man, Rep. Kucinich. Your services at Capitol Hill are needed and we appreciate you as a member of Congress.

I believe Kucinich got dissed, which shows that the way we elect leaders stinks. He didn't get a fair shake. It's too bad.
I propose a new and better way to elect candidates here.
First, ask yourselves what are we trully good at?
Right, watching TV, using the phone, and spending money.

1. put all of the candidates in a survivor-like episode and let them duke it out that way.
2. Call in your vote for the person who should get voted off the show, 99 cents per minute, which will wipe out deficits over night.

This would be the most effective way to nominate a leader, and it would cut down on the lengthening process of the longest dramatic pageantry contest in the world. It would be fun to watch too.

I believe Kucinich got dissed, which shows that the way we elect leaders stinks. He didn't get a fair shake. It's too bad.
I propose a new and better way to elect candidates here.
First, ask yourselves what are we trully good at?
Right, watching TV, using the phone, and spending money.

1. Put all of the candidates in a survivor-like episode and let them duke it out that way.
2. Call in your vote for the person who should get voted off the show, 99 cents per minute, which will wipe out deficits over night.

This would be the most effective way to nominate a leader, and it would cut down on the lengthening process of the longest dramatic pageantry contest in the world. It would be fun to watch too.

It's sad that so many here, apparently having nothing going for them except the childish sarcasm being exh