Paul, Kucinich Win House Primary Races
March 6, 2008; Page A8
WA****NGTON -- U.S. Reps. Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich glided to victories
in their House
primary races Tuesday, despite tense moments this year when it appeared
the two long-shot
presidential candidates might lose their seats to primary challengers.
In Texas, Mr. Paul, a Republican, easily defeated, 70% to 30%, primary
opponent Chris Peden, a
certified public accountant and city councilman. Mr. Paul is guaranteed a
return ticket to the
House because he is unopposed in the general election.
Mr. Paul had scaled back his presidential bid to focus on his
congressional contest, and it was
unclear whether he would stay in the presidential race.
In Ohio, Mr. Kucinich, a Democrat, dispatched his main primary opponent,
Cleveland Councilman
Joe Cimperman, 50% to 35%, in a five-way primary race.
Mr. Kucinich abandoned his presidential bid to focus on his House seat.
The primary race was
his main hurdle, because he is heavily favored to win the general-election
contest against
former Republican state Rep. Jim Trakas.
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