Kucinich is the only Democrat who was and is totally opposed to the war in Iraq. If the Iraq situation degenerates into a complete disaster he will be judged by history as having been right to call for the immediate end to US occupation of Iraq and bringing all troops home. But he is IMO unelectable because that probably won't happen before the 2004 election. As far as Americans voting on appearance I think you are right Pers. Although we seem to be in a period where candidates who look like cartoon characters actually have a chance of becoming president. After all, Bush looks like Alfred E. Neuman. Kucinich looks like Elmer Fudd in a bad wig. So don't give up hope.
"Getting old is when a narrow waist and a broad mind change places!"
"How come we choose from just two people for President, and fifty for Miss America?"
Alfred E. Neuman
"There's something skwewy awound here!"
Elmer Fudd
"I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully"
George W. Bush