Yes, I know, not supposed to post simple diaries...but this is interesting. Kucinich is apparently making the "deal" with Obama this year, much as he did in 2004 with Edwards.
This is definitely significant, as Kucinich's supporters may very well have added several points to Edwards in 2004 after the second-choice recalculation.
The plot thickens...
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Kucinich Urges Supporters to
Back Obama on Second Iowa Ballot
For Immediate Release - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
DES MOINES, IA - Democratic Presidential candidate and Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich opened the New Year by publicly asking his Iowa supporters to vote for him in the caucuses this Thursday, and suggesting that if he did not make the 15% threshold, their second ballot should be for Senator Barack Obama. "This is obviously an 'Iowa-only' recommendation, as Sen. Obama and I are competing in the New Hampshire primary next Tuesday where I want to be the first choice of New Hampshire voters.
"I hope Iowans will caucus for me as their first choice this Thursday, because of my singular positions on the war, on health care, and trade. This is an opportunity for people to stand up for themselves. But in those caucus locations where my support doesn't reach the necessary threshold, I strongly encourage all of my supporters to make Barack Obama their second choice. Sen. Obama and I have one thing in common: Change."
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