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Dennis the Mouse

Political cowardice in the face of life translates into political death.

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Had Kucinich stuck with his original beliefs, he certainly would have stood out among the Democrats. With Al Sharpton, Carol Moseley-Braun and Howard Dean all vying for the left-liberal Democratic vote, he needed something to distinguish himself.

Being pro-life might have enabled him to draw in non-traditional Democratic voters -- exactly the sort of people who could have given him upset victories in the primaries. That's probably the best chance a darkhorse like him had.

Instead, he caved.

Kucinich is gambling that this will neutralize the issue. He's almost certainly wrong. Rivals for the leftist Democratic vote aren't likely to let it slide.

And why should they? If Kucinich can flip-flop on an issue this big, what does that say about the guy?

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