Posted by Joe Bialek
on February 26, 2008, 6:57 am
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As a former strong supporter and campaign worker for Congressman Dennis Kucinich I must state why I am no longer supporting him and why I am supporting {Congressional candidate} Councilman Joe Cimperman.
I worked on the 1994 Kucinich State Senate campaign against Anthony Sinagra and the 1996 Kucinich Congressional campaign against Martin Hoke. During those campaigns I came to know Dennis quite well. I had just completed a run for Cleveland City council in Slavic Village and wanted to continue in politics. In fact, I still hold the record for most yard signs placed during a campaign.
What concerned me then and concerns me now is why Kucinich failed as Mayor of Cleveland and still fails to succeed as a Congressman. The only common denominator is his lack of people skills. He does not now {nor did he then} have the critical ability to communicate properly with constituents, fellow lawmakers and the media in general. Some politicians are able to "re-make" themselves. Sadly, Kucinich has chosen not to and look what this has resulted in for the 10th Congressional District.
On the other hand, Councilman Joe Cimperman reminds me of the type of councilman I would have been had the Cleveland Ward 12 election turned out differently. He truly cares about his constituents. From the moment you meet him you can't help but be struck by his well-honed people skills {especially at such a young age}. He has utilized these skills very effectively and look at the difference it has made in Cleveland Ward 13. On Tuesday, March 4, please support Joe Cimperman for Congress and help get the 10th Congressional district back on track.
Joe Bialek
Cleveland, Ohio
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