In a statement, Kucinich said he plans to formally announce his candidacy on Tuesday at Cleveland's City Hall, where he served as mayor of his hometown in the 1970s.
The liberal, anti-war Ohio congressman said he was inspired to run because he disagrees with the way some of his fellow Democrats are handling the war, including approval of a proposal to spend $160 billion more on the conflict.
"Democrats were swept into power on Nov. 7 because of widespread voter discontent with the war in Iraq," said Kucinich, 60. "Instead of heeding those concerns and responding with a strong and immediate change in policies and direction, the Democratic congressional leadership seems inclined to continue funding the perpetuation of the war."
The anti-war message was also the cornerstone of Kucinich's 2004 bid, which drew support from some Hollywood celebrities. His previous presidential proposals also have included a national peace department and a single-payer, universal health care system.
In 2004, Kucinich posted single digits in most primary elections, including his home state of Ohio, yet stayed in the race.
So we have Guiliani, McCain, Romney, and Brownback from the Republicans so far. We also possibly have Obama, Clinton, Richardson, Clark, Edwards, Gore, Vilsack, Kucinich, and Baye from the Democrats. oy. This is going to be an interesting election.
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