Ron Paul, Kucinich Win Their Primaries
Ohio Democratic Representative Dennis Kucinich and Texas Republican Representative Ron Paul both held off contenders last night to easily win their parties' primaries in their districts.
Morning Edition reports that the two presidential candidates (one who has ended his campaign and one who continues on despite the prize already being won by someone else) were supposed to be in a bit of trouble because they had spent so much time running for the Oval Office. But both men easily defeated challengers.
Top of the Ticket at the Los Angeles Times reports that "With about half the precincts counted (what's the rush--it's Texas) Paul was thumping Friendswood City Councilman Chris Peden by two-to-one."
Meanwhile, Dennis Kucinich was winning too; "The main competitor was City Councilor Joe Cimperman, who trailed Kucinich 52% to 33% in early returns, despite several endorsements by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The liberal Kucinich dropped out of the Democratic presidential race and, using his list of national donors, most of whom don't live in Cleveland on purpose, Kucinich raised a reported $700,000 to protect his congressional seat."
Paul faces an easier reelection bid in the fall, while Kucinich will face off against Republican state Rep. Jim Trakas.
10:30 AM ET | 03- 5-2008 | permalink
