The Most Relevant 1:47 During the Whole Debate W/ Poll

Something's happened to Dennis Kucinich. There's a newfound confidence; a deeply resigned, yet boldly assertive tone gathering in his voice. I don't know what it is. Maybe it's his recent progress in major polls and grassroots support. Maybe it's the fighter coming out, now that impeachment has gained some life. Maybe it's the realization that a majority of Americans side with him on the issues and that he is the one pushing this party back to the people. Or maybe it's that he's been the candidate who has best exercised the leadership and judgement on huge issues, such as Iraq, the Patriot Act, Iran, Trade, and Impeachment.

I'm not really sure, but Kucinich has been digging in and swinging long lately. And, yeah, he's driving them home. Listen to the applause!

When Wolf asked Kucinich about his being the only candidate to vote against the liberty robbing PATRIOT Act, Dennis took a hard cut:

That's because I read it.

After a round of huge applause, Blitzer asked Kucinich if he felt that those who voted for the PATRIOT Act held a responsibility to people who have been treated unfairly and racially profiled, to which Kucinich responded that

...the president of the United States is called upon to make the right decision at the right time. And you've seen here tonight, people who have voted for the war, voted to fund the war, and now they have a different position. People who voted for the Patriot Act, now they have a different position. People who voted for China Trade, now they have a different position. People who voted for Yucca Mountain, now they have a different position.

Just imagine what it will be like to have a President of the United States who's right the first time. Just imagine.

Another healthy round of applause, but, Kucinich wasn't done.

Addressing an earlier question regarding the Bush Administration's abuses of power and what is to be done, Kucinich laid into it even as Blitzer tried to cut him off:

...they're out of control and the Congress isn't doing anything. Its' called Impeachment. And you don't wait. You do it now. You don't wait. Now...

No more applause: Out and out hooting and hollaring, standing and cheering, excited, involved...

Please watch.