My heart is aching and my blood is boiling. I learned today that Dennis Kucinich’s youngest brother Perry Kucinich [52] was found dead yesterday morning by another Kucinich brother. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with Dennis and his family, my Raj is hit really hard by the overheard news.
From newsnet5.com:
Perry Kucinich was an artist and some of his works have been on display at a local art gallery.
“He was an admirer of the works of Klee and Picasso, and the style and structure of his artwork derived from their influences,” Kucinich said. “He was a genius. He had extraordinary insights. Although he struggled with mental illness, with the help of his family and friends, he was able to lead a productive life.”The county coroner said that an autopsy is set to be performed to determine the exact cause of death. There were no signs of foul play.
From Associated Press:
“He [Dennis Kucinich] was very close to Perry and he’s taking this very hard,” Laber said.
Kucinich, 61, is a six-term congressman from Ohio who is making his second bid for his party’s nomination; he sought the nod in 2004. He registers in low single digits in polls and has raised little money for what is considered another long-shot run. Kucinich, who is known for his liberal views, has attracted a devoted following.
A Democratic rival, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, offered his condolences to Kucinich and his family. “Barbara and I will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers,” Richardson said in a statement.
Sfist.com provides this commentary on the news of a youngest brother’s passing:
On December 18, 1978, Mayor Kucinich, surrounded by the media, strode from City Hall to the main branch of Cleveland Trust downtown and withdrew his paltry life savings in protest. And because it was Cleveland, on the very same day, blocks away, his youngest brother, Perry Kucinich, robbed a different bank. Perry wasn’t really a criminal; he was literally insane. But it sure looked bad for Dennis. [via Esquire]
Huh. Interesting. Any Cleveland readers care to chime in about this incident? Perry and his family sound…unique.
Anyway, such a terrible loss for the Kucinich family and Dennis’ candidacy. We wish them the best during this horrific day they’re surely having.
I am disgusted that Associated Press decided to add poll figures to this news story. Why was it so necessary when all of the mainstream media continues to push a relative few polling statistics in our face. Has any one of my readers been polled this election cycle? I surely haven’t.
This Sfist is abhorrent in their callous remarks and their readers are equally disgusting for their comments not worthy of sharing here.
Bill Richardson shows common courtesy by offering his sympathies. I haven’t found any other candidate express ANYTHING. When Hillary’s campaign office in New Hampshire was threatened by a mentally instable man with flares attached to his body, EVERYONE offered their support.
I cannot imagine the depth of sorrow that Dennis is feeling, but I sincerely send my deepest sympathies to him.
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