THE CONTENDERS: Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich Power Parable for Unlikely Crusade The Ohio congressman's popularity has wavered over much of his career, which he believes is a key to his future success: To have kept trying in the face of defeat and then to reemerge as a stronger person is an experience he hopes many Americans will relate to. In His Own Words Dennis Kucinich's Life in Photos
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Born: October 8, 1946 in Cleveland Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Divorced; one child Education: Case Western Reserve U., B.A. 1973; M.A. 1973 Career: Video producer; public power consultant Political Highlights: Cleveland City Council, 1969-75, 1983; mayor of Cleveland, 1977-79; Ohio Senate, 1995-97; U.S. House, 1997-present Dennis J. Kucinich's Web Site