August 10, 2007
HRC/LOGO: We Love You Too, Kucinich! All Of You!
Dennis Kucinich:
* What he wore: Dark suit, white shirt and golden brown tie.
* Number of applause lines: 16 (inc two standing ovations).
* How he handled the marriage question: "This is really a question of whether you really believe in equality. Because what we're really talking about here is human love, and there's no power greater on earth than human love. ... And when you understand what real equality is, you understand that people who love each other must have the opportunity to express that in a way that is meaningful, and that the state should not be intervening against. ... To me, this isn't even a close question. I stand for real equality."
* Number of times he mentioned the word "love" or "heart": 25
* Shout-outs to Barney Frank: One. Kucinich called Frank "very powerful."
* References to gay friends/staff/associates: "I had members of my cabinet as mayor of Cleveland who were gay. And it's like, who cares?"
* Etheridgisms: "They told me not to fawn over you, so I'm trying not to. But It's kind of hard not to. ... I hope you always run for president until you are elected. I do. I'm fawning. I wasn't supposed to do that. ... But I think this country really really needs a leader. That's so refreshing, so amazingly refreshing to me."
* Carlsonisms: "You're so evolved for a congressman." Also, "I feel the love."
Best received line: Tie: "I love all of you" and "All I can say is keep those contributions coming, and you'll have the president that you want."
Worst received line: None.
Posted at 03:17 PM
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