In Case You Hadn't Noticed, Dennis Kucinich Has An Awesome Marriage

Whether or not Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich wins the Democratic nomination - and, uhm...he won't - there's one thing that nobody can deny: the man is straight PIMP. While John Kerry and George W. Bush were fighting over who was going to end up stuck with the responsibility of running the country, the Kooch was looking for love, and he eventually found it in the form of Brit Elizabeth Harper. Statuesque, ginger-haired, whip-smart, and hotter than a marshmallow in a campfire, Elizabeth can't help but be the most interesting thing in the room whenever she finds herself in proximity to the Democratic field. This noted peacenik's face may not have launched a thousand ships of war, but even Joe Biden cops to wanting to see her "topless towers of Ilium."

A lengthy piece from the Washington Post's Libby Copeland gives readers the essential blow-by-blow of their relationship. And frankly, it's so filled with wacky cosmic coincidences that it makes you wonder if maybe Kucinich isn't totally attuned to the mysteries of the known universe after all. As Copeland relates:

The story of Dennis and Elizabeth Kucinich involves: Indian nuns, a bust of Gandhi, a portrait of "conscious light," a mystical opal ring, congressional legislation, an Indian guru and the meeting of souls. Also: Dennis' good friend for decades, Shirley MacLaine, the actress and New Age author, who played host to the couple's second date.

There's lots of other details that make us really goopy with happiness for Kucinich. Like the part where Representatives Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) and Maxine Waters (D-CA) are portrayed as his special gal-pals, to whom he first gushed of his love for Liz. And the fact that the only hatred Kucinich harbors in his peace-loving heart is for Tim Russert - which makes so much sense! And the weird handmade banner from his 2004 presidential bid that clairvoyantly predicted Elizabeth's existence. But this was our favorite part:

Their days are filled with these sorts of moments, as when they go out for Chinese food and the fortune in Dennis's cookie tells him he has "integrity and consistency." ("Isn't that amazing?" Elizabeth says.)

As the fortune cookie joke goes: Integrity and consistency...in bed? Yeah, somehow, we always figured.

Comments

[Veronica]

03:41 AM on 12/07/2007

Perhaps HuffPo has been a bit condescend­ing towards Kucinich at times, but they don't come close to the despicable lack of class and tact the MSM is guilty of where he and his wife are concerned.­..they literally have had Ms. Kucinich on the Today Show just to ask her about her tongue piercing. Always with the tongue piercing! Ms. Kucinich, why did you get your tongue pierced, hmmmmm? *Snicker*

My husband had a great idea...nex­t time Ms. Kucinich is asked that asinine question, she should just look straight at the camera and say "Well, Dennis just loves how it feels when I tongue his balls." That would shut them up. WTF do they expect her to say?!

ps--I apologize for that mental image, but still...

[Felicty]

10:09 PM on 12/06/2007

That woman is so hot that I'd jump to 'do her', and I'm totally gay!

[AlButerol]

05:52 PM on 12/06/2007

Schwing!

[Hattie]

04:36 PM on 12/06/2007

A guy with a hot wife is certainly going to be looking out for all our interests.
I'm convinced!

[Stanley]

04:17 PM on 12/06/2007

Dennis wins no matter what.

[WintonyMay]

02:55 PM on 12/06/2007

Mr. Linkins:
Thanks for this expose on the personal, non political, side of Mr. Kucinich. It has caused me to admire him even more.
It seems, however, that too many of the responses, here, are so driven by politics, alone, that the respondent­s seem to think that all posts about the presidenti­al candidates should speak only to the respective candidates­' politics.
I sincerely believe that the Kucinich admirers may be consoled by the following: 1) This post seems to show that Mr. Kucinich is at peace with himself; and 2) as an early observer of the human condition, Shakespear­e wrote, "Some men (and women) are born great; some achieve greatness; and some have greatness thrust upon them." I interpret 'greatness­' (the presidency­, here) for Mr. Kucinich as his being able to obtain it only by achievemen­t.
Realistica­lly, however, in the current campaign, there would have to be massive, miraculous­, electoral, dissaffect­ions with all of the other candidates­, for Mr. Kucinich to be nominated, let alone elected. So, fellow admirers, see how your frustratio­n may be put to good use, without assaulting or slandering others.
WintonyMay­.

[Forest]

01:16 PM on 12/06/2007

Dennis Kucinich is one of the few presidenti­al candidates who comes across as genuinely placing the interests of the USA above his own, a 180-degree contrast to the incumbent. He's been forthright about his intentions and respectful to his audience, yet the media marginaliz­es him for not playing their corporate-­bought game.

[Marlyn]

12:44 PM on 12/06/2007

Elizabeth Kucinich is a real asset. She is a combinatio­n of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana.

[jp916]

12:16 PM on 12/06/2007

God, will you people lighten up. The rod up your butt must have a rod up its butt!!

[cuthbertallgood]

12:15 PM on 12/06/2007

Any mention of Dennis Kucinich is a shock here at Huffington Post. And I think it is a good thing that Elizabeth is such a great looking and brilliant woman. It does good for Dennis's image with the greater world, and why not?
I went to a Kucinich campaign event and they walked in side by side. Now, all kidding aside, we have all known short guys who were not comfortabl­e with tall women. Dennis is way comfortabl­e, and for many people that speaks volumes about his self image. It means he is a confident person, and a confident man. His stature is not something he measures in feet and inches, and it shows.
Plus, Elizabeth has an amazing mind and is a wonderful speaker. She'd be one great First Lady, just a class act all the way. I'm happy Dennis has her and she him.
Anyone not already in the Kucinich camp, which is larger than it is thought to be, should take any opprotunit­y to hear Dennis speak. He is a much different speaker than most would think, and in my opinion, very electable indeed. In fact, he has won more elections than any of the top three, and more than any two of them combined.
Dennis and Elizabeth would be great in the White House. Let's send them there.

[leftbehind2000]

11:52 AM on 12/06/2007

In case you didn't notice, Dennis Kucinich is an awesome candidate. Why does everyone want to paint him as a kook?

[xenofile]

11:50 AM on 12/06/2007

Well, if there's one conclusion I can draw from this comment thread, it's that Dennis Kucinich supporters have no sense of humor.

That's sad in so many ways, not the least of which is because it causes me to doubt the reliabilit­y of the judgement of said supporters and, by extension, the political position they support (i.e., Dennis's).

I am not a Kucinich advocate, but I like Dennis. I have considered his campaigns quixotic, but I have come to respect his (shudder) integrity and consistenc­y. Personally­, I did not find this article in any way demeaning -- light-hear­ted certainly, not serious, but that's what pisses me off about you people: so damn serious ALL THE TIME.

Lighten up -- for Dennis's sake!

[BoBoBolinski]

11:43 AM on 12/06/2007

Kucinich is a liberal not a lib. Yes he is goofy but consistent in his principles­. As Bill O'Reilly even said, Kucinich is a stand up guy. If the libs were only consistent in their beliefs and not swarming to Hillary maybe they would be blessed like Dennis with such a hot spouse.

[hellinabucket]

11:24 AM on 12/06/2007

I support Dennis Kucinich & I will vote for him. He has more integrity, honesty, diligence & intelligen­ce than ANY other candidate. Prove you are an intelligen­t, evolved human being and Vote for Dennis or stay with the ranks of idiots, morons & sheep who mindlessly eat what's in front of them! Vote for Peace!! Vote for Evolution!­!

[anvil46]

10:53 AM on 12/06/2007

an other thing DK out to kick your ass you call him a pimp. Hay are you an other imus, You make your living with words can you not choose them better.