“Representative Dennis Kucinich, an Ohio Democrat, said he will switch sides to support legislation overhauling the U.S. health-care system, giving a boost to President Barack Obama’s top priority. Obama personally lobbied Kucinich during a trip to his Cleveland-area district two days ago. … Kucinich is the first lawmaker to commit to voting for the latest health-care bill after opposing a version that passed the House in November.” [editor’s note: Disappointing — Kucinich may be a socialist who favors “single-payer,” but he was correct and courageous in pointing out that ObamaCare as written is not much more than corporate welfare for insurance companies - TLK] (03/17/10)