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Kucinich contributions soar after Edwards drops from race

For Immediate Release: March 3, 2004
Contact: Matt Harris: (o) 216.889.2004, (c) 216.403.3980,
press@kucinich.us

The withdrawal of North Carolina Sen. John Edwards from the Democratic
Presidential race on Wednesday sparked a record-breaking influx of
support and financial contributions to the campaign of one of the
Party's three remaining candidates.

No, not Sen. John Kerry, whose election results on Super Tuesday
persuaded Edwards to withdraw. Rather, the calls and the contributions
went to Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich.

In the first 36 hours following the Edwards announcement, the Kucinich
campaign was swamped with calls and emails of support -- and nearly
$160,000 in campaign contributions, most over the Internet. Finance
officers in the Kucinich campaign put out a call to campaign staff to
help handle the load.

"It’s clear that people want the public debate to continue," said
Kucinich while making campaign stops in Texas. "They know that I'm
committed to taking our issues and our efforts all the way to the
Democratic convention in July, and they know that costs money.

"Their generosity is more than gratifying," Kucinich added. "It's a
testament to their support for universal health care for all Americans,
jobs and a full employment economy, an end to trade policies that allow
U.S. corporations to outsource jobs to foreign countries and force our
own citizens into unemployment lines, a speedy end to our occupation of
Iraq and the safe return of our men and women in uniform."

Kucinich said the outpouring of support is a reflection of people's
desire to hear what he has to say. "The ongoing debate among different
ideas, policies, and plans can only strengthen our Party," Kucinich
said. "More and more, people are recognizing that fact and supporting
our efforts to keep that debate alive and lively. I thank them for
their support and their belief that our Progressive voice should
continue to be heard because the future of our country -- and the world
-- is at stake."

For information about the National campaign: http://www.kucinich.us For
Congressman Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm
To schedule interview with Kucinich or spokesperson:
jonathans@kucinich.us