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Jewish World Review January 25, 2008 / 18 Shevat 5768
Kucinich's exit stuns lone supporter
By Andy Borowitz
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Solitary volunteer calls departure 'hasty'
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The lone supporter of Dennis Kucinch's presidential bid said today that he was
"stunned" by the Ohio congressman's decision to withdraw from the 2008 race, calling
the decision "hasty and premature."
Tracy Foyler, 32, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio gave the Kucinich campaign a shot in the
arm when he signed up as a volunteer last year, a move that seemed to augur well for
the Ohio congressman's chances of attracting additional volunteers.
When no one else stepped forward to join his ranks, however, Mr. Foyler gained
special status within the campaign as Mr. Kucinich's one and only staffer.
"It was a lot of work and all, being Dennis' only volunteer," Mr. Foyler said. "But
it was worth it, because I got unprecedented access, which was totally awesome."
Mr. Foyler said he was "blindsided" by Mr. Kucinich's decision to halt his bid
today, telling reporters, "I can't believe that Dennis wasn't feeling the same
momentum on the ground that I was."
As the Ohio congressman withdrew from the race, Mr. Kucinich's number one backer
could not help but wonder if the candidate "had pulled the plug too soon," adding,
"I really felt like we were going crack one percent in some of the upcoming states."
With his favorite candidate out of the race, Mr. Foyler is not sure where he will
throw his support, but he gave reporters a hint today: "I'm taking another look at
Mike Gravel."