Kucinich Tagged for National Security Role

With the Democrat takeover of Congress, Congressman Dennis Kucinich will be the presumptive new Chairman of the powerful Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs and International Relations.

From Cleveland.com:

Kucinich, the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee where foreign policy legislation is generated, is likely to play a much larger role on everything from the nation's policies on fighting terrorism to the war in Iraq.

The six-term congressman has sought the recall of troops from Iraq and says the Bush administration's anti-terrorism policies are eroding civil liberties.

As I recall, Kucinich is best remembered locally as the Mayor of Cleveland when the Cuyahoga River caught fire. One has to wonder what crowning achievement he has in store for America when he plays a major role in National Security and International Relations.