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(as President Shepherd) You want a character to debate, Bob, you better stick with me because Sydney Allen Wade is way out of your league. | (as president shepherd) you want a character to, debate bob you better stick with me because sydney allen wade is way out of your, | (as President Shepherd) You want a character to debate Bob you better stick with me because Sydney Allen Wade is way out. of your | (as president shepherd) you want a character to debate, bob, you better stick with me because sydney allen wade is way out of your league. |
Well, that's not Susan Rice, obviously, that's Michael Douglas, "The American President." | well that's not, susan rice obviously that's, michael douglas "the american | Well that's not Susan Rice obviously that's Michael, Douglas "The American | well, that's not susan rice, obviously, that's michael douglas, "the american president." |
Well, there is a little comparison. | well there is a little, | Well there is a little | well, there is a little comparison. |
Who would make such a comparison? | who would. make such a | Who would make such a | who would make such a comparison? |
Well, we did, we actually. But it really has become political because the Democrats are saying look, this is nonsense. This is all about fighting the election that they've already lost. And I think the Republicans feel that perhaps the administration, certainly Susan Rice, bamboozled the country in deciding that what h... | well we did we actually but it really has become political because the; democrats. are saying look this is nonsense this is all about fighting the election that they've already lost and i think the republicans feel that perhaps the. administration certainly susan rice bamboozled the country; in deciding that what happe... | Well we did we actually But, it really has; become, political because the Democrats are saying look this is nonsense This. is all about fighting the election that; they've already lost And I think the, Republicans feel that perhaps. the administration; certainly Susan. Rice bamboozled the country, in deciding that what... | well, we did, we actually. but it really has become political because the democrats are saying look, this is nonsense. this is all about fighting the election that they've already lost. and i think the republicans feel that perhaps the administration, certainly susan rice, bamboozled the country in deciding that what h... |
But the Republicans feel that this was a little playing of politics by Susan Rice and the administration, and they're determined to defeat her should she be nominated for secretary of state. | but the republicans feel that, this was a little playing of politics by susan rice and the. administration and they're determined to defeat her should, she be nominated for secretary of | But the Republicans feel that this was a little playing of politics by Susan Rice and the administration and they're determined to defeat. her should she be nominated for secretary of. | but the republicans feel that this was a little playing of politics by susan rice and the administration, and they're determined to defeat her should she be nominated for secretary of state. |
And the determination by Lindsey Graham and John McCain and Kelly Ayotte, among others, they say they would do anything in their power to block this nomination. Of course, they could any individual one of them block that nomination. | and, the determination by lindsey. graham and, john mccain and kelly; ayotte among others they say they would do anything in their power to block, this nomination of course they could any individual one of them, block that | And the determination by Lindsey Graham and John McCain, and Kelly Ayotte among others they say they would do. anything in their, power to block this nomination Of course. they could any individual one of them block, that | and the determination by lindsey graham and john mccain and kelly ayotte, among others, they say they would do anything in their power to block this nomination. of course, they could any individual one of them block that nomination. |
Sure, I mean, they could have a filibuster, and of course there's certainly no 60 seats, so... | sure i mean. they could have a filibuster and. of course there's certainly. no 60 seats | Sure I mean they could, have a filibuster and of course there's certainly, no 60 seats, | sure, i mean, they could have a filibuster, and of course there's certainly no 60 seats, so... |
They could put a nomination on hold. | they could put a nomination on | They could put a nomination on | they could put a nomination on hold. |
They could absolutely do that, as parties have done that in the past, yes. | they, could absolutely do that as parties have done that in the past | They could absolutely do that as parties have done that in the past | they could absolutely do that, as parties have done that in the past, yes. |
In the meantime, this has drawn some criticism. We mentioned 97 members of the Republican caucus said Susan Rice... | in the meantime this has drawn some. criticism we mentioned 97 members of the republican caucus said. susan | In. the meantime this has drawn some criticism We mentioned 97 members of the Republican caucus said Susan | in the meantime, this has drawn some criticism. we mentioned 97 members of the republican caucus said susan rice... |
In the House, in the House. | in the house in the | In. the House in the | in the house, in the house. |
...is unacceptable to them. In the meantime, the Congressional Black Caucus has issued some complaints, as well. This is Representative Jim Clyburn expressing frustration about the criticism of Rice on CNN, said using words like lazy or incompetent is offensive. | ...is unacceptable, to them in the meantime the congressional, black caucus has issued some complaints as; well this is representative jim, clyburn. expressing frustration. about the criticism of rice on cnn said using. words like lazy or incompetent is | ...is unacceptable, to them In the meantime the Congressional Black, Caucus has issued some complaints as well This is. Representative Jim Clyburn expressing frustration about. the criticism of Rice on CNN said using words like lazy. or incompetent is | ...is unacceptable to them. in the meantime, the congressional black caucus has issued some complaints, as well. this is representative jim clyburn expressing frustration about the criticism of rice on cnn, said using words like lazy or incompetent is offensive. |
These kinds of terms that those of us, especially those of us who were born and raised in the South, we would hear these little words and phrases all of our lives, and we'd get insulted by them. | these kinds of terms that those of us especially those. of us who were, born; and raised in the south we would hear these little words and phrases all of our, lives and we'd. get, insulted by | These kinds of terms that those of us especially those of us who were born and raised in the South we would hear these. little words and phrases all of our lives and we'd get insulted by | these kinds of terms that those of us, especially those of us who were born and raised in the south, we would hear these little words and phrases all of our lives, and we'd get insulted by them. |
And this is powerful political stuff. | and this is powerful political | And this is powerful political | and this is powerful political stuff. |
Oh it is, and both sides are not going to back down. I mean, I think both sides really want that fight. Certainly Obama - maybe perhaps a first-term President Obama would perhaps maybe acquiesce and say OK, look, I don't want to give up my negotiations about immigration, about the deficit, maybe I won't go so far to ha... | oh it is and both sides are not going to back down i; mean i think both sides really want that fight certainly obama - maybe, perhaps a first-term president obama would perhaps maybe acquiesce. and say ok look i don't want to give, up my negotiations about immigration about the deficit maybe i won't go so. far to have ... | Oh it is and both sides are not going to back down I mean. I think both sides really want that, fight Certainly Obama - maybe perhaps, a first-term President Obama would perhaps maybe acquiesce and say, OK look; I don't want to give up my negotiations about immigration about the, deficit maybe I won't go so far to have... | oh it is, and both sides are not going to back down. i mean, i think both sides really want that fight. certainly obama - maybe perhaps a first-term president obama would perhaps maybe acquiesce and say ok, look, i don't want to give up my negotiations about immigration, about the deficit, maybe i won't go so far to ha... |
But this is a different president and coming off a re-election. | but this is a, different president and coming off a | But this is a, different president, and coming off a | but this is a different president and coming off a re-election. |
We also have to note the passing of one of the giants of the United States Senate, Warren Rudman. | we also have to note the passing, of one of the giants of the united states senate warren | We also have to note. the passing of one of the giants of, the United States Senate Warren | we also have to note the passing of one of the giants of the united states senate, warren rudman. |
Yeah, I mean, he only served two terms, a Republican from New Hampshire, but he was very big on the problems of fiscal deficits. He was a gruff and grumpy kind of guy, but he was usually right. And again only 12 years in the Senate, but he was very highly respected. His first name I always thought was Graham because we... | yeah i mean he only. served two terms a republican, from, new hampshire, but, he was, very, big on the problems of fiscal, deficits he was a gruff, and grumpy kind of guy but he was usually right and again only 12 years in. the senate but he was very highly respected his first name i always thought, was graham because,... | Yeah I mean he only served two terms. a Republican from New Hampshire but, he. was very big on the problems of fiscal deficits He was a gruff and grumpy kind; of guy but he was usually right And, again only 12 years in the Senate but he was very highly respected, His first name I always. thought was Graham because we a... | yeah, i mean, he only served two terms, a republican from new hampshire, but he was very big on the problems of fiscal deficits. he was a gruff and grumpy kind of guy, but he was usually right. and again only 12 years in the senate, but he was very highly respected. his first name i always thought was graham because we... |
After a short break, Congressman Dennis Kucinich will join us. He's been in politics since he was elected to Cleveland City Council at the age of 23. He'll join us to reflect on more than 40 years serving the state of Ohio. Back with him in just a minute. Stay with us. I'm Neal Conan. It's the TALK OF THE NATION from N... | after a short break congressman dennis kucinich will join us, he's been in politics since he was elected, to cleveland city council at the age of 23. he'll, join us. to reflect on more than 40 years serving the state of ohio back with him in just a minute stay, with us i'm neal conan it's the talk of. the nation from n... | After a short break Congressman Dennis Kucinich will join us, He's been in politics since he was elected to. Cleveland City Council at the age of 23. He'll join. us to reflect; on more than 40 years serving the state of Ohio Back with him, in just a minute. Stay with us I'm Neal Conan, It's the TALK OF THE NATION from ... | after a short break, congressman dennis kucinich will join us. he's been in politics since he was elected to cleveland city council at the age of 23. he'll join us to reflect on more than 40 years serving the state of ohio. back with him in just a minute. stay with us. i'm neal conan. it's the talk of the nation from n... |
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This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. I'm Neal Conan. It's Wednesday, that means political junkie Ken Rudin is with us. We'll get on with the regular business of junkie day, including that ScuttleButton winner, a little bit later in the program. But first, in a moment we'll be joined by Ohio Representative Dennis K... | this is talk of. the nation from npr news i'm neal conan it's wednesday that means political junkie ken rudin. is with us we'll get on with the regular business of junkie day including that scuttlebutton winner a little bit. later in the program but first in a moment we'll be joined by ohio representative dennis kucini... | This is TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News, I'm Neal Conan It's, Wednesday that means political junkie Ken Rudin is. with us We'll get on with the regular business of junkie day including that ScuttleButton, winner a. little, bit later, in the program But first in a moment, we'll be joined by Ohio Representative Dennis K... | this is talk of the nation from npr news. i'm neal conan. it's wednesday, that means political junkie ken rudin is with us. we'll get on with the regular business of junkie day, including that scuttlebutton winner, a little bit later in the program. but first, in a moment we'll be joined by ohio representative dennis k... |
We want to hear from you. What's Dennis Kucinich's legacy? 800-989-8255. Email us, talk@npr.org. You can also join the conversation on our website. That's at npr.org. Click on TALK OF THE NATION. Congressman Kucinich joins us now by the phone from here in Washington. Nice to have you with us today. | we want to. hear from. you what's. dennis kucinich's legacy? 800-989-8255. email us talk@npr.org you can also join the conversation on our. website that's at npr.org click on talk of the nation congressman kucinich joins us now by the phone from here in washington nice to have, you with us | We want, to; hear from you What's Dennis Kucinich's legacy? 800-989-8255. Email us talk@npr.org You can also join, the conversation on our; website That's. at npr.org Click on. TALK OF THE NATION Congressman Kucinich, joins us now by the phone from here in Washington Nice to have you with us | we want to hear from you. what's dennis kucinich's legacy? 800-989-8255. email us, talk@npr.org. you can also join the conversation on our website. that's at npr.org. click on talk of the nation. congressman kucinich joins us now by the phone from here in washington. nice to have you with us today. |
Good afternoon, great to be with you, thank you. | good afternoon great to be with you thank | Good. afternoon, great to be with you, thank | good afternoon, great to be with you, thank you. |
It must feel a little strange to be in this lame-duck session of Congress and not looking forward to another term. | it must feel a little strange to be in this lame-duck session of congress and not looking forward to another | It must feel a, little strange to be in this lame-duck. session of Congress, and not. looking forward to another | it must feel a little strange to be in this lame-duck session of congress and not looking forward to another term. |
This duck is not lame. I'm still flying. I'm still working every day and out there on all the issues that matter to my constituents and our country. And, you know, I've had a sprint here for 16 years, and my day today isn't any different than any day that I've had in the last 16 years. | this duck is not lame; i'm still flying i'm still working every day and, out there on all the issues that matter. to my. constituents and our country. and you know i've had a sprint, here for 16 years and my day today; isn't any different than any day; that i've had. in the last | This duck is not lame I'm still flying. I'm still working every day and out there on. all the issues that matter to my constituents and our country And, you know I've had a sprint here for 16 years and my day today isn't any different than any. day that I've had in the last; | this duck is not lame. i'm still flying. i'm still working every day and out there on all the issues that matter to my constituents and our country. and, you know, i've had a sprint here for 16 years, and my day today isn't any different than any day that i've had in the last 16 years. |
Are you packing up? | are you packing | Are you packing | are you packing up? |
Look, I stay very mobile at all times. | look i stay very mobile at all, | Look. I stay very mobile at all | look, i stay very mobile at all times. |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
Traveling light. | traveling | Traveling | traveling light. |
When I was growing up in Cleveland, we lived in 21 different places by the time I was 17, including a couple cars. So, you know, moving to another location is not a burden for me. | when i was growing up in cleveland, we lived in 21 different places by, the time i was, 17, including a couple cars so you, know moving to another location. is not a burden for | When I was growing up. in Cleveland we lived in, 21 different places by the time. I was 17, including, a couple cars So you know moving to another location is not a burden for | when i was growing up in cleveland, we lived in 21 different places by the time i was 17, including a couple cars. so, you know, moving to another location is not a burden for me. |
And there are some important issues to be resolved before this Congress makes its exit. | and there. are some important issues to be resolved before this congress makes its, | And there are. some important issues to be resolved before this Congress makes its | and there are some important issues to be resolved before this congress makes its exit. |
But in part to get money to provide to the Contras who were fighting in Nicaragua, and money he could not get through Congress because Congress had a ban on. | but in part to get. money to provide to the. contras who were fighting in nicaragua and. money he could not get through congress because congress had a ban | But in part to get money to provide to the Contras who were fighting in Nicaragua and. money he; could not get through Congress because Congress had a ban | but in part to get money to provide to the contras who were fighting in nicaragua, and money he could not get through congress because congress had a ban on. |
Yes, there are, you know, notably some of the financial issues dealing with the so-called fiscal cliff. But what I like to focus on is what we're going to do to create jobs. And, you know, people are working, they're paying taxes, and we should be, I think, focusing more on that than looking at what kind of tax increas... | yes there are you know notably some of, the financial issues dealing; with the; so-called fiscal cliff but what i like to focus on is what we're going to do to create jobs and you know people are working, they're paying taxes and we should be, i think focusing more on that than looking at. what kind of. tax increases c... | Yes there are you know notably some of the financial issues dealing. with the so-called fiscal cliff But what I like to focus on is what, we're, going to do to create jobs And you know people, are working they're paying taxes and we, should be I think, focusing more on that than looking at what kind of tax increases ca... | yes, there are, you know, notably some of the financial issues dealing with the so-called fiscal cliff. but what i like to focus on is what we're going to do to create jobs. and, you know, people are working, they're paying taxes, and we should be, i think, focusing more on that than looking at what kind of tax increas... |
And the other thing is we need to look at changing America's role in the world. We spend a lot of money on wars, unnecessary spending I might add. And America should not be in a position of trying to determine the fate of nations. We have a job to do here at home, to take care of things, to make sure that people have h... | and the other thing is we need to look at changing america's role in the world. we spend a lot, of money. on wars unnecessary spending i. might add and america should not be in a position of trying to determine the fate of nations we have. a, job to do here at home to take care of things to make sure that people have. ... | And the other, thing is. we, need to look at changing America's role in the, world We spend a lot. of, money on wars; unnecessary spending I might add And America should not be in a position of trying to determine the fate of nations We have a job to do here at home to take care of things to make sure that people have ... | and the other thing is we need to look at changing america's role in the world. we spend a lot of money on wars, unnecessary spending i might add. and america should not be in a position of trying to determine the fate of nations. we have a job to do here at home, to take care of things, to make sure that people have h... |
We've got a lot of work to do here, and I - as someone who led the effort in challenging the Bush administration's march towards war against Iraq and now seeing a $5 trillion bill that will eventually come due for that, I think I'm in a position to talk about what's the appropriate role for America. | we've got a lot of work to do here and i - as. someone who led the effort in challenging the bush administration's, march towards. war against iraq and now seeing a $5 trillion bill that will eventually come due for that i think. i'm in. a position to talk about what's the appropriate. role, for | We've got a lot of work to do here. and, I - as someone who led the effort in challenging the Bush administration's march towards war, against Iraq and now seeing, a $5 trillion bill that will, eventually come due for that I think I'm in, a position to talk about. what's the appropriate role for | we've got a lot of work to do here, and i - as someone who led the effort in challenging the bush administration's march towards war against iraq and now seeing a $5 trillion bill that will eventually come due for that, i think i'm in a position to talk about what's the appropriate role for america. |
Can we go back a little bit just to the redistricting that happened of course after the census that comes every 10 years, and the Republicans of course were in control in Columbus. They redrew the congressional district lines. Do you think they drew them trying to get you out of Congress? | can we go back a little bit just to the redistricting that happened of course after the, census. that. comes every 10 years and the. republicans of course were in control in columbus they redrew, the congressional district lines do you think they drew them trying to get you out of. | Can we go back a little bit, just to the redistricting that happened of; course after. the census that comes every 10 years, and the Republicans of course were in control in Columbus They redrew the congressional district lines Do you. think they drew them. trying to get; you out of | can we go back a little bit just to the redistricting that happened of course after the census that comes every 10 years, and the republicans of course were in control in columbus. they redrew the congressional district lines. do you think they drew them trying to get you out of congress? |
No, it's not commonly known what actually happened in the redistricting in Ohio. Actually there were three different attempts at redistricting. The first one would have eliminated the district I represent. The second one preserved my district. And that was done with the help of Republicans. The third one changed the di... | no it's not commonly known what. actually, happened in the redistricting in ohio actually there were three different attempts at redistricting the first one would have eliminated the district i represent the second one preserved my district and that was done, with the help, of republicans the third one changed the. dis... | No it's. not commonly known what actually happened in, the redistricting in Ohio Actually, there. were three different attempts. at redistricting The first one would have eliminated the district I represent The second one preserved my district And that was done with the help of Republicans The third one changed the dis... | no, it's not commonly known what actually happened in the redistricting in ohio. actually there were three different attempts at redistricting. the first one would have eliminated the district i represent. the second one preserved my district. and that was done with the help of republicans. the third one changed the di... |
So people have to understand that, you know, when you might think there's some partisan activity at work, in this case this was the result of what Democrats in the state legislature did to - that resulted in my district being cut up into four pieces. | so people, have to understand. that you know when you might, think there's some partisan activity at work in this case this was the result of what democrats in the state legislature did to - that resulted in my district being cut up into four | So people have to understand that you know when you might think there's. some partisan activity at; work in this case this was the, result of what Democrats in, the state legislature did to - that resulted in my district being cut, up into four | so people have to understand that, you know, when you might think there's some partisan activity at work, in this case this was the result of what democrats in the state legislature did to - that resulted in my district being cut up into four pieces. |
You were then thrown into a primary against Marcy Kaptur, the - another incumbent, and that didn't work out so well. | you were then, thrown into a primary against marcy kaptur the. - another, incumbent, and that didn't work out. so | You were, then thrown into a primary against Marcy Kaptur the - another incumbent and that didn't, work out so | you were then thrown into a primary against marcy kaptur, the - another incumbent, and that didn't work out so well. |
Well look, I - my career goes back, as you've stated, a number of years. I first started in politics in 1967. In that time, since '67, I've had something like 40 elections, counting primaries and generals. I've won 32; I've lost eight. Winning and losing are opposite sides of the same coin. The question is: Do you have... | well look i - my career goes back. as you've stated. a number of years i first, started in politics. in 1967. in that time since '67, i've had something like 40 elections counting, primaries and generals i've won 32; i've lost eight winning and losing are. opposite sides of the same coin the question, is: do you have a... | Well, look I - my career goes back as you've stated a number of years I first. started in politics in 1967. In that time since '67, I've had, something. like 40 elections counting primaries and generals I've won. 32; I've lost eight Winning and losing are opposite sides of the same coin The question is: Do you have a c... | well look, i - my career goes back, as you've stated, a number of years. i first started in politics in 1967. in that time, since '67, i've had something like 40 elections, counting primaries and generals. i've won 32; i've lost eight. winning and losing are opposite sides of the same coin. the question is: do you have... |
And so, you know, I have plotted a consistent course throughout my life of commitment, of a willingness to stand up and speak out, and whether I win or lose, that's who I am. | and so you know i have plotted a consistent course throughout my. life of commitment of a willingness to stand up and speak out and whether i win or lose that's who i | And so you know I have plotted a consistent course throughout my life of commitment of; a willingness to stand up and speak out and whether I win or lose that's who I; | and so, you know, i have plotted a consistent course throughout my life of commitment, of a willingness to stand up and speak out, and whether i win or lose, that's who i am. |
Ken? | ken? | ||
Congressman, we know what you stand for, but I guess my question is: What impact do you think Dennis Kucinich made in his years in Congress? I mean, we know you ran for president twice, you stood up to wars. What impact did you make, and what impact are progressives making given the fact that there are still drone atta... | congressman we know what you stand for but i guess my question is: what impact. do you think dennis kucinich made, in his years in congress? i. mean we know you ran for president twice you stood. up to wars what impact did you make and what impact. are progressives making given the fact that there, are, still drone att... | Congressman we know what. you stand for but I guess my question is: What impact do you think Dennis. Kucinich made in his years in Congress? I mean we know you ran for president twice you stood up, to wars What impact did you make and what impact are progressives making given the fact that there are still drone attacks... | congressman, we know what you stand for, but i guess my question is: what impact do you think dennis kucinich made in his years in congress? i mean, we know you ran for president twice, you stood up to wars. what impact did you make, and what impact are progressives making given the fact that there are still drone atta... |
Well, most of these issues that have come up in the last 16 years I've had a chance to weigh in, particularly those relating to matters of war and peace. I led the effort in stopping the bombing of Serbia by helping to defeat Senate Joint Resolution 21, I think it was in 1999. | well most of these issues that have come up in the last 16 years i've had a chance to weigh in particularly those relating to matters of war and peace i led the effort in stopping, the bombing of, serbia by helping to defeat senate joint resolution 21, i think it was. in | Well most of these issues that have come up in the last, 16 years I've had, a chance to weigh in particularly those relating to matters of war and. peace I led the effort in stopping. the bombing. of Serbia, by helping to defeat Senate Joint Resolution 21, I think it was in | well, most of these issues that have come up in the last 16 years i've had a chance to weigh in, particularly those relating to matters of war and peace. i led the effort in stopping the bombing of serbia by helping to defeat senate joint resolution 21, i think it was in 1999. |
I was able to lead the effort in challenging the Bush administration's march towards war in Iraq. I pointed out in an analysis in October of 2002 that every single claim that was being made for war was not true, and my analysis holds up to this day. That war was based on lies. All the lives that were lost on both sides... | i was able to lead the effort in challenging the bush administration's march towards. war in iraq i pointed out in an analysis in october of 2002 that every single claim that was being made for war was not true and; my analysis, holds up to this day that war was based on lies all the lives that were lost on both sides ... | I was able to lead the effort. in challenging the; Bush administration's march towards war in Iraq I pointed out in an analysis in October of 2002 that every single claim that was being made for war was not true and my analysis holds up, to this day That war was based, on lies All the lives that were lost on both sides... | i was able to lead the effort in challenging the bush administration's march towards war in iraq. i pointed out in an analysis in october of 2002 that every single claim that was being made for war was not true, and my analysis holds up to this day. that war was based on lies. all the lives that were lost on both sides... |
On the matter of drones, I've been leading the effort to try to force the administration into some accountability on this. The president's taken enormous power to be able to decide who lives and who dies with - actually without any constitutional restraints. I've raised the same constitutional issues with respect to U.... | on the matter of drones i've been leading the effort to try to force the administration into some accountability on this the president's taken. enormous power to be able to. decide who lives and who dies, with - actually without any constitutional, restraints i've. raised the same constitutional issues with respect to ... | On the matter of drones I've. been leading the effort to try to force the administration into some accountability on this The president's taken enormous power to be able to decide who lives and who dies with - actually without, any constitutional restraints I've raised the same constitutional issues with respect to U.S... | on the matter of drones, i've been leading the effort to try to force the administration into some accountability on this. the president's taken enormous power to be able to decide who lives and who dies with - actually without any constitutional restraints. i've raised the same constitutional issues with respect to u.... |
To me it's about standing up for the Constitution, the appropriate role of Congress, which under Article 1, Section 8, is Congress has the power to decide whether to commit this nation to a war or not. Under Republican and Democratic administrations, we've seen the role of Congress eroded. That does not work to the fav... | to me it's about standing up for the constitution the, appropriate role of congress which, under article 1, section 8, is congress has the power to decide whether to commit this nation to a, war or not under republican and democratic administrations we've seen the role of congress eroded that does not work to the favor... | To me it's about standing up for the Constitution the appropriate role of Congress which under Article 1, Section 8, is Congress has the power to, decide whether to commit this nation, to a war or not Under, Republican and Democratic administrations we've seen the role, of Congress eroded That, does not work to the fav... | to me it's about standing up for the constitution, the appropriate role of congress, which under article 1, section 8, is congress has the power to decide whether to commit this nation to a war or not. under republican and democratic administrations, we've seen the role of congress eroded. that does not work to the fav... |
Let's see if we can get a caller in on the conversation. We're talking with Congressman Dennis Kucinich, who leaves at the end of this term. Your number is 800-989-8255. Email is talk@npr.org. And we'll start with Travis(ph), Travis with us from Louisville. | let's see if we. can, get a caller in on the conversation we're talking with congressman dennis kucinich who leaves at the end of. this. term your number is 800-989-8255. email is talk@npr.org and we'll start with travis(ph), travis with us; from | Let's see. if we can get a caller in on the conversation We're talking with Congressman Dennis Kucinich who leaves at the end; of this term Your number is 800-989-8255. Email is talk@npr.org And; we'll start with Travis(ph), Travis with us from | let's see if we can get a caller in on the conversation. we're talking with congressman dennis kucinich, who leaves at the end of this term. your number is 800-989-8255. email is talk@npr.org. and we'll start with travis(ph), travis with us from louisville. |
Yes, it's an honor to talk to you, Congressman Kucinich. I first of all want to ask a question, and it's unfortunate even under Obama. We take such a rather arrogant attitude towards Latin American leaders who clearly by this point, from Venezuela to Nicaragua, to Ecuador to Bolivia, clearly these leaders are very popu... | yes it's. an honor to talk to you congressman kucinich, i first of all want to ask a. question and it's unfortunate even under obama we take such a rather arrogant. attitude towards latin, american leaders. who clearly by this point from venezuela, to nicaragua to. ecuador; to bolivia clearly these leaders are very pop... | Yes it's an honor to talk to you. Congressman, Kucinich I first of all want to ask a question and it's unfortunate even under Obama, We take; such a, rather arrogant attitude towards; Latin American leaders who clearly by this point from Venezuela to Nicaragua. to Ecuador to Bolivia clearly these leaders are very popul... | yes, it's an honor to talk to you, congressman kucinich. i first of all want to ask a question, and it's unfortunate even under obama. we take such a rather arrogant attitude towards latin american leaders who clearly by this point, from venezuela to nicaragua, to ecuador to bolivia, clearly these leaders are very popu... |
Is it time that we start turning over a new leaf and start treating these leaders with some respect? | is it, time that we start turning over a, new leaf and, start treating these leaders with some | Is it, time that we start turning over; a new leaf and start treating these; leaders with, some | is it time that we start turning over a new leaf and start treating these leaders with some respect? |
Well, I mean, that question, you know, implies the answer and the answer is of course. We have a sorry history in Latin America of trying to choose the leaders for the people. Self-determination and sovereignty are two principles that we prize in this country, and we should afford other people the opportunity to exerci... | well i mean that question. you know implies the answer and the answer is of course we have. a sorry history in latin america of trying to choose the leaders, for the people self-determination and sovereignty are two principles that we prize in this country and we should; afford other people the opportunity to exercise ... | Well I mean that question you know implies the, answer and the answer is of course We have a sorry history in, Latin America. of trying to choose the leaders for the people Self-determination and sovereignty are two principles that we prize in this country and we; should afford other. people the opportunity to, exercis... | well, i mean, that question, you know, implies the answer and the answer is of course. we have a sorry history in latin america of trying to choose the leaders for the people. self-determination and sovereignty are two principles that we prize in this country, and we should afford other people the opportunity to exerci... |
I mean, one of the reasons why we are in a long-term problem with Iran goes back to the fact that, you know, the geography is different, but we try - we overthrew Mosaddegh and set the stage for the shah and then for all the things that followed. I mean, the United States has a history of interventionism which has to s... | i mean one. of the reasons why we are. in a long-term problem with. iran goes back to, the, fact that you know, the geography is different but we try - we overthrew mosaddegh and set the stage for the shah and then for all the things that followed i mean the united states, has; a history of interventionism which has to... | I mean one of the. reasons why we. are in a long-term problem with Iran goes back to the, fact that you know the geography is. different but we try, - we overthrew Mosaddegh and set the stage for. the shah and then for all the things that followed I, mean the United States, has a history of interventionism which; has t... | i mean, one of the reasons why we are in a long-term problem with iran goes back to the fact that, you know, the geography is different, but we try - we overthrew mosaddegh and set the stage for the shah and then for all the things that followed. i mean, the united states has a history of interventionism which has to s... |
We have to start taking care of things here at home. We can't be the policeman of the world, and we should work with the world community to enforce structures of international law, whether it's the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Small Arms Treaty. We should join the International Cr... | we have to start taking care of things here at home we can't be the policeman of. the world and we should work with the world community. to enforce structures of international law whether it's the biological weapons convention the chemical weapons convention the small arms treaty we, should, join the international, cri... | We have to start taking care of things here at home We can't, be the policeman of the world and we should work with the world community to enforce structures of international law whether it's the Biological Weapons Convention the Chemical Weapons Convention the Small Arms Treaty We should join the International Crimina... | we have to start taking care of things here at home. we can't be the policeman of the world, and we should work with the world community to enforce structures of international law, whether it's the biological weapons convention, the chemical weapons convention, the small arms treaty. we should join the international cr... |
Travis, thanks very much for the call. | travis thanks very much for the, | Travis thanks very much for the | travis, thanks very much for the call. |
OK. | ok. | ||
UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: Yeah, no totally. | unidentified man, #3: yeah no | UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: Yeah no | unidentified man #3: yeah, no totally. |
Hello, Congressman Kucinich, I just wanted to say it's an honor to talk to you. I'm from Dayton. Unfortunately I've never had the ability to vote for you, and I lament that this primary was run with you versus I believe it was Marcy Kaptur, who is also a great representative for our state and our country. But I just wa... | hello congressman kucinich i just wanted to say it's an honor to talk to you i'm from dayton unfortunately i've never had the ability to vote for. you and i. lament that this primary was run with you versus i believe it was marcy kaptur who is also a great representative for our state and our country but i just wanted ... | Hello. Congressman Kucinich I just wanted to say it's an honor to talk to you I'm from Dayton Unfortunately I've, never had the ability to vote for you and I lament that this primary was run with you versus I believe it was Marcy Kaptur who is also; a great representative for our state and. our country But I just. want... | hello, congressman kucinich, i just wanted to say it's an honor to talk to you. i'm from dayton. unfortunately i've never had the ability to vote for you, and i lament that this primary was run with you versus i believe it was marcy kaptur, who is also a great representative for our state and our country. but i just wa... |
But more than anything, I appreciate that you've always stood for the working-class people of America and of Ohio. And I hope that you go back to Congress or whatever else you do, the best of luck in your endeavors because I know you'll do great things. | but more than anything i appreciate that you've always stood for the working-class people of america and of ohio and, i hope that you go back to congress or whatever else you do the best of luck in your endeavors because i know you'll do great | But more than anything I appreciate that you've always stood for the working-class people of America and of, Ohio And. I. hope that you go back to Congress or whatever else you do the best of luck in your endeavors because I know you'll do great | but more than anything, i appreciate that you've always stood for the working-class people of america and of ohio. and i hope that you go back to congress or whatever else you do, the best of luck in your endeavors because i know you'll do great things. |
Well, thank you for your kind remarks, thank you. | well thank you for your kind remarks thank | Well thank you for your kind remarks thank | well, thank you for your kind remarks, thank you. |
Appreciate the phone call, Ravi, but congressman, that does raise the question: What are you going to do next? | appreciate the phone; call ravi but congressman that does raise the question: what are you. going to do | Appreciate the, phone call, Ravi but congressman that does, raise the question: What are you going to do | appreciate the phone call, ravi, but congressman, that does raise the question: what are you going to do next? |
Well, you know, I have - I am putting all my focus into everything between now and January 2 and poring myself into the job. I mean, I haven't looked at other opportunities, and I will after January 2 when my term is over. You know, I really feel that the best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work as best you ... | well you know i have - i am putting all my, focus, into everything, between now and january 2 and poring myself into the job i. mean i haven't. looked at other opportunities. and i will after january. 2 when. my term is over you know i really feel that the best preparation for. tomorrow is to do today's work as best yo... | Well you know I have - I am putting all, my focus into everything between now and January 2 and poring myself into the job I mean I haven't looked at other opportunities and I will after January 2 when my term is over You know I really feel that the best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work as; best you can A... | well, you know, i have - i am putting all my focus into everything between now and january 2 and poring myself into the job. i mean, i haven't looked at other opportunities, and i will after january 2 when my term is over. you know, i really feel that the best preparation for tomorrow is to do today's work as best you ... |
Here's an email from Christopher in Bainbridge, Ohio. Being a lifelong Clevelander, the most obvious example of Mr. Kucinich's impact was his fighting for Cleveland Public Power while serving as mayor of Cleveland. That fight occurred many years ago, and Cleveland Public Power is still around today as a hedge against t... | here's. an email from christopher in bainbridge ohio being a lifelong clevelander the most obvious, example of mr kucinich's impact was, his fighting for cleveland public; power while serving as mayor of cleveland that fight occurred many years ago and cleveland public power is still. around today as a. hedge against t... | Here's an email from Christopher in Bainbridge Ohio Being a lifelong Clevelander the most obvious example of Mr Kucinich's impact was his fighting for Cleveland Public Power while serving as mayor of Cleveland That fight occurred many years ago and Cleveland Public Power is still around today as a hedge against the tyr... | here's an email from christopher in bainbridge, ohio. being a lifelong clevelander, the most obvious example of mr. kucinich's impact was his fighting for cleveland public power while serving as mayor of cleveland. that fight occurred many years ago, and cleveland public power is still around today as a hedge against t... |
Congressman, I know that you'll leave office with so much - I'm sorry? | congressman i know that you'll leave office with so much - i'm | Congressman I know that you'll leave office with so much - I'm | congressman, i know that you'll leave office with so much - i'm sorry? |
Let me comment on that, briefly. | let me comment on that | Let me comment on that | let me comment on that, briefly. |
Sure. | sure. | ||
That battle to save the municipal electric system defined my career. I put my career on the line to challenge then what was Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company. Their successor is First Energy. It's really all about assuring that the public has a right to be able to determine the circumstances of their economic exi... | that battle to save the municipal electric system defined my, career i put my career on the line to challenge then. what was cleveland electric illuminating company their successor is; first energy it's really all about assuring that the public has a right to be able to determine the circumstances of their economic exi... | That battle to save, the municipal, electric system defined my career I. put my career on the line to challenge then what was Cleveland Electric Illuminating, Company Their successor is First Energy It's really all about. assuring that the public has a right, to be able to determine the circumstances of their economic ... | that battle to save the municipal electric system defined my career. i put my career on the line to challenge then what was cleveland electric illuminating company. their successor is first energy. it's really all about assuring that the public has a right to be able to determine the circumstances of their economic exi... |
Have you been writing a book? | have you been writing a | Have you been writing a | have you been writing a book? |
Stay tuned. | stay | Stay | stay tuned. |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
OK. I'll take that as a yes. Ken. | ok i'll take that as a yes | OK I'll take that, as a. yes | ok. i'll take that as a yes. ken. |
Congressman, of course, you'll leave office with a lot of things that you wish you could've gotten done and would love to see done. Are you optimistic about the future? | congressman of course. you'll leave office with a lot of things that you wish you could've, gotten done and would love to see done are you optimistic about the | Congressman of course you'll leave office with a lot of things that you wish you could've gotten done. and would love to see done Are you optimistic about the | congressman, of course, you'll leave office with a lot of things that you wish you could've gotten done and would love to see done. are you optimistic about the future? |
I'm an optimist. I live optimistically. I think that we're here to change the outcome. I think we're here to think creatively, engage in possibility thinking, that's how America was founded, and we're heirs and heiresses to that tradition. And so, of course, I'm optimistic. I think that the whole nature of our existenc... | i'm an optimist, i live optimistically i think that we're here to, change the, outcome i, think we're here to think creatively engage, in possibility thinking, that's how america. was founded and we're heirs and heiresses to, that tradition and so of course i'm optimistic. i think that the whole nature of our existence... | I'm an optimist I live optimistically I think that we're, here to change the outcome, I think we're here to. think creatively engage in possibility thinking that's how America was founded and we're heirs and heiresses to that tradition And so of course I'm optimistic I think that the whole nature of our existence is th... | i'm an optimist. i live optimistically. i think that we're here to change the outcome. i think we're here to think creatively, engage in possibility thinking, that's how america was founded, and we're heirs and heiresses to that tradition. and so, of course, i'm optimistic. i think that the whole nature of our existenc... |
So am I optimistic? Yes. And as much as I've had when I first started, and perhaps even more so, because I've had a chance to participate in government in every level, I see the potential and I see that the people's not just yearnings but willingness to be able to be involved in charting their own future and their own ... | so am i, optimistic? yes and. as much as i've had when i first started and perhaps even more so because i've had a chance to participate in government in every level i see the potential and i. see that, the people's not just yearnings but; willingness to be able to, be involved in charting their, own future and their o... | So am I optimistic? Yes And as much as, I've had when I first started and perhaps even more so because I've had a. chance to participate in government in every level I see the potential and I see that the people's not just yearnings but willingness to be able, to be involved in charting. their. own future and their own... | so am i optimistic? yes. and as much as i've had when i first started, and perhaps even more so, because i've had a chance to participate in government in every level, i see the potential and i see that the people's not just yearnings but willingness to be able to be involved in charting their own future and their own ... |
One last caller for Congressman Kucinich. It's Jason, Jason with us from Cape Cod. | one last caller for congressman kucinich it's jason jason with us. from cape | One last caller for Congressman, Kucinich It's Jason Jason with us from Cape. | one last caller for congressman kucinich. it's jason, jason with us from cape cod. |
Yes. Hi, Congressman. Thanks for taking my call. I've got a - I'd like to make this statement about third party, that nothing will change in American politics until we have a viable third party candidate. Do you - would you ever consider a third-party effort and would you support a third-party candidate? | yes hi congressman thanks for taking my call i've got a - i'd like to make this statement about third party that nothing will change in american, politics, until we, have a viable third party candidate do you - would you ever consider a third-party effort and would you support. a third-party | Yes Hi Congressman Thanks for taking, my call I've got a. - I'd like to make this statement about third party that nothing. will change in American politics until we have a viable third party candidate Do you - would you ever consider a. third-party effort and would you support a third-party | yes. hi, congressman. thanks for taking my call. i've got a - i'd like to make this statement about third party, that nothing will change in american politics until we have a viable third party candidate. do you - would you ever consider a third-party effort and would you support a third-party candidate? |
The implicit assumption of your question is that the - is that we have two parties. But for the sake of your discussion, let's assume that we have two parties where there's real differences. You know, I am not satisfied with the American political structure right now. I think that we have two parties that have really n... | the implicit assumption of your question, is that the - is that we have two parties but for the sake of your discussion let's assume that we have two parties where there's real differences you know i am not satisfied with the american, political structure right now i think that we have two. parties that have really not... | The implicit assumption of your question, is that the - is that we have two parties But for the sake of your discussion let's assume that we have two parties, where there's real differences You know I am not satisfied with, the American political structure right now, I think that. we have two parties that have really n... | the implicit assumption of your question is that the - is that we have two parties. but for the sake of your discussion, let's assume that we have two parties where there's real differences. you know, i am not satisfied with the american political structure right now. i think that we have two parties that have really n... |
So, is there an opening? The opening is absolutely there. It's always there, but it takes a lot of work and time and effort, and people have to really see that you're ready to chart a difference. And, you know, I don't know if it will happen. But is the ferment there? Yes. Are people looking for more alternatives? Yes.... | so is there an opening? the opening is absolutely there it's always there but. it takes a lot of work and time and, effort. and; people have to really see that you're ready to chart a difference and you know i don't know if. it will, happen but is the ferment there? yes are people looking for more alternatives? yes hav... | So is there an, opening? The opening is absolutely there It's always there but it takes a lot of work and time and effort and people have to really see that you're, ready to chart a difference And you know I. don't know if it will, happen But is the ferment there? Yes, Are people looking for more alternatives? Yes Have... | so, is there an opening? the opening is absolutely there. it's always there, but it takes a lot of work and time and effort, and people have to really see that you're ready to chart a difference. and, you know, i don't know if it will happen. but is the ferment there? yes. are people looking for more alternatives? yes.... |
Congressman Kucinich, thank you very much for your time today. Thank you very much for your time. You've been very responsive to us over the years. We appreciate it. | congressman kucinich thank you very much for your time today thank you very much for your time you've been very, responsive to us over the. years we appreciate | Congressman Kucinich thank you very much for your time today Thank. you very much for your time You've been very responsive to us over the years We appreciate | congressman kucinich, thank you very much for your time today. thank you very much for your time. you've been very responsive to us over the years. we appreciate it. |
I appreciate being on. Thank you so much. | i appreciate being on thank you so | I appreciate, being on Thank you so | i appreciate being on. thank you so much. |
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Democrat of Ohio, who will be leaving at the end of this term. You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | congressman dennis kucinich of democrat of ohio who will be, leaving at the end of this term you're listening, to talk of the. nation from npr | Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Democrat of Ohio who will be leaving at the end of this term You're listening to TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | congressman dennis kucinich of democrat of ohio, who will be leaving at the end of this term. you're listening to talk of the nation from npr news. |
And for all we know, this could have led to impeachment if more and more people had been, you know, focused on what was going on. But again, Reagan had this big, huge re-election victory, and he frittered away with Iran-Contra. | and for all we know this could; have led to impeachment if more; and more people had been you know focused on what was going on but, again reagan had this big huge re-election, victory and he frittered away with; | And for all; we know this could have led to impeachment if more and more people had been you know focused on what was. going on, But again Reagan had this, big huge re-election victory and he frittered away with | and for all we know, this could have led to impeachment if more and more people had been, you know, focused on what was going on. but again, reagan had this big, huge re-election victory, and he frittered away with iran-contra. |
Of course, there was one president who was impeached in his second term. | of course there was one president who was impeached in. his second | Of. course there was one president who was impeached in his second | of course, there was one president who was impeached in his second term. |
From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick. | from the studios of npr west this is day to day i'm alex | From the studios of, NPR West. this is DAY TO DAY I'm Alex | from the studios of npr west, this is day to day. i'm alex chadwick. |
And, Ken, it's interesting. The couple of things we didn't get to earlier in the program, among them the - I just wanted to draw - there are some positions on which Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul, the other retiree, former Libertarian Party presidential candidate, would agree. U.S. foreign policy, they have a lot of agre... | and ken it's interesting. the couple of things we didn't get to. earlier in the program among them the - i just wanted to draw - there are some positions on which dennis kucinich and ron paul the other retiree former libertarian party presidential candidate would agree u.s foreign policy they have a lot of agreement th... | And Ken it's interesting The couple, of things we didn't get to earlier in the. program. among them the - I just wanted, to draw - there are some positions on which Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul the other retiree former Libertarian Party presidential candidate would agree U.S foreign policy they. have a lot of agreement... | and, ken, it's interesting. the couple of things we didn't get to earlier in the program, among them the - i just wanted to draw - there are some positions on which dennis kucinich and ron paul, the other retiree, former libertarian party presidential candidate, would agree. u.s. foreign policy, they have a lot of agre... |
Well, actually, he did talk about it. He said, well, of course, a lot of people don't like what happened in the 1860s, but we are founded on secession. Apparently, 115,000 people or so in Texas, and some other states as well, have sent petition to the U.S. government, suggesting that they secede from the government. No... | well actually he did talk, about it he said well of course; a lot of people don't like what happened, in the. 1860s but we are founded on secession apparently 115,000 people or so; in texas and some other states as well have sent. petition to the u.s government suggesting that they secede. from the government now i als... | Well actually he did talk about it He, said, well. of course a lot of people don't like what happened in the 1860s but we are founded on secession Apparently 115,000 people or so in Texas and some other states as well have sent petition to the U.S government suggesting that they secede from the government Now I also. k... | well, actually, he did talk about it. he said, well, of course, a lot of people don't like what happened in the 1860s, but we are founded on secession. apparently, 115,000 people or so in texas, and some other states as well, have sent petition to the u.s. government, suggesting that they secede from the government. no... |
The Union, from the Union. | the union. from the | The Union from the | the union, from the union. |
Now I also know that there are about 10,000 people in Austin, Texas, who have filed petitions that Texas secedes from the Union, then Austin wants to secede from Texas. But anyway, everybody is seceding. I think they're seceding in business without really trying. | now, i also know that there are about 10,000 people in austin texas who have filed petitions that texas secedes from the union then austin wants to secede from texas but anyway everybody is seceding i think, they're seceding in business without really | Now I also know that there are about 10,000 people in, Austin Texas who have filed petitions that Texas secedes from, the Union then Austin wants to secede, from Texas But anyway everybody is seceding I think they're. seceding in business without really | now i also know that there are about 10,000 people in austin, texas, who have filed petitions that texas secedes from the union, then austin wants to secede from texas. but anyway, everybody is seceding. i think they're seceding in business without really trying. |
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Another success story that we've overlooked the - Nancy Pelosi will stay on as minority leader of the Democrats in the House of Representatives. | another success story that we've, overlooked the - nancy pelosi will stay on as minority leader. of the democrats in the house of, | Another success story that we've overlooked the - Nancy Pelosi will, stay on as minority leader of the Democrats in the House of | another success story that we've overlooked the - nancy pelosi will stay on as minority leader of the democrats in the house of representatives. |
That's right. Even though they've lost in Congress two years in a row, they picked up some seats, but both Nancy Pelosi did (technical difficulties) Steny Hoyer, the number two, and Jim Clyburn, the number three, and the entire Democratic leadership stays in the House. | that's right even though they've lost in congress two, years in a, row they picked. up some, seats. but both nancy pelosi did (technical, difficulties) steny hoyer the, number two and jim, clyburn the number three and the entire democratic leadership stays, in the | That's right Even though they've lost in Congress, two years in a row they picked up some seats but both Nancy Pelosi did (technical difficulties) Steny Hoyer the number two and Jim; Clyburn the number three and, the entire Democratic leadership stays in the | that's right. even though they've lost in congress two years in a row, they picked up some seats, but both nancy pelosi did (technical difficulties) steny hoyer, the number two, and jim clyburn, the number three, and the entire democratic leadership stays in the house. |
And finally, we should note there was one interesting visit to Iowa this week. | and finally we should note there was one interesting visit to. iowa this | And finally we should. note there, was one interesting visit to Iowa this | and finally, we should note there was one interesting visit to iowa this week. |
Nothing to do with politics, of course. Nothing to do with 2016. But Marco Rubio was there Saturday in Iowa to celebrate Terry Branstad, the governor's 66th birthday. And stay tuned for 2016. | nothing to do with politics of course nothing to do with 2016. but marco rubio was there saturday in iowa to celebrate terry branstad the governor's 66th birthday and stay tuned for | Nothing to do with politics. of course Nothing, to do with. 2016. But Marco Rubio was there Saturday in Iowa to celebrate Terry Branstad the governor's 66th birthday And stay tuned for | nothing to do with politics, of course. nothing to do with 2016. but marco rubio was there saturday in iowa to celebrate terry branstad, the governor's 66th birthday. and stay tuned for 2016. |
When we come back, we'll take a look at presidents' second terms, some of those lucky enough to win, then they end up wishing they hadn't. Stay with us. Ken Rudin is with us as he is every Wednesday on the Political Junkie segment on TALK OF THE NATION from NPR News. | when we come back we'll take a look at presidents' second terms some of those lucky enough to win then they end up wishing they hadn't stay with us ken rudin, is. with us as he is, every wednesday on the political junkie segment on. talk of the nation from npr | When we come back we'll, take a look at presidents' second terms some of those lucky enough to win. then they. end up, wishing they hadn't Stay with us Ken Rudin is with us as he, is every Wednesday on the Political Junkie segment on TALK OF THE NATION from NPR | when we come back, we'll take a look at presidents' second terms, some of those lucky enough to win, then they end up wishing they hadn't. stay with us. ken rudin is with us as he is every wednesday on the political junkie segment on talk of the nation from npr news. |
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Across the country, people are preparing for Thanksgiving and prepping their meals. President Obama pardoned two lucky turkeys, Cobble and Gobble, earlier today. And here at TALK OF THE NATION, we're joined by our favorite turkey, Ken Rudin. | across the country people are preparing for thanksgiving. and prepping their. meals president obama pardoned two lucky turkeys cobble. and gobble earlier today, and here at talk of the nation we're; joined by our, favorite turkey, ken | Across the country people are preparing for Thanksgiving and, prepping their meals President Obama pardoned two lucky turkeys Cobble and Gobble earlier today And here at TALK OF THE NATION we're. joined, by our favorite turkey Ken | across the country, people are preparing for thanksgiving and prepping their meals. president obama pardoned two lucky turkeys, cobble and gobble, earlier today. and here at talk of the nation, we're joined by our favorite turkey, ken rudin. |
In just a minute, we'll talk about presidents' second terms. President Obama won another four years, but history shows re-election can be a mixed blessing. We want to hear from you. After re-election, whose second term surprised you? Give us a call: 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org. But first, Ken, ScuttleButton winne... | in just a minute we'll talk about presidents' second terms president obama won another four years but history shows re-election can be a mixed. blessing we want to hear from you after re-election. whose second term surprised you? give us a call: 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org but first ken scuttlebutton winner last | In just a minute we'll talk about presidents' second terms President Obama won another four years but history shows re-election can be a mixed blessing We want to hear from you After. re-election whose, second term, surprised you? Give us a call: 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org But first Ken ScuttleButton winner last... | in just a minute, we'll talk about presidents' second terms. president obama won another four years, but history shows re-election can be a mixed blessing. we want to hear from you. after re-election, whose second term surprised you? give us a call: 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org. but first, ken, scuttlebutton winne... |
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Yes, so thank you. Anyway, yes, the ScuttleButton winner, Mike Douthit of Anchorage, Alaska. I could see Mike Douthit from my kitchen window. The last button puzzle was a Vote Row A, a PACA button, Political Action for Clean Air, Kiss Me I'm For Rothman with some lips on there, and an Out Now button. So, of course, if ... | yes so thank you anyway yes the. scuttlebutton, winner mike douthit of anchorage alaska i could see mike douthit from my kitchen window the last button puzzle was a vote row a, a paca button political action for clean air kiss. me i'm for rothman with some lips. on. there and an out now button so of course; if you add ... | Yes so thank you Anyway. yes the. ScuttleButton winner, Mike Douthit of Anchorage Alaska I could see Mike Douthit from my kitchen window The last button puzzle was, a Vote, Row A a PACA button Political Action for Clean Air Kiss Me I'm, For Rothman with some lips on there and. an Out Now button So of course if you add ... | yes, so thank you. anyway, yes, the scuttlebutton winner, mike douthit of anchorage, alaska. i could see mike douthit from my kitchen window. the last button puzzle was a vote row a, a paca button, political action for clean air, kiss me i'm for rothman with some lips on there, and an out now button. so, of course, if ... |
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