The Ohio Democrat opposed the bill when the House voted on it last year. But he has been lobbied hard by the president himself, as Democratic leaders try to corral the 216 House votes they need to approve the nearly $1 trillion package.

Kucinich announced his decision Wednesday. It's important because the vote will be close, and Democrats are scrounging for all the support they can get.

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posted at 3/18/2010 10:14:44 AM (20610)
kala said:

hey Dennis what about the cost of the bill, what about all the other stuff you said you didn't like about the bill. If you will cave in over a ride on air force one, can't imagine what you would cave in or do for another bribe

posted at 3/19/2010 8:28:22 AM (20628)
 historybuff said:

Kookoo Kucinich at it again. I'm sure glad they don't
have to live under the same nonsensical laws we have
to. If this passes - it's Depression Time. We move
from Recession to the big D. Is it time to rise up
yet?

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