What is Dennis Kucinich doing in Syria?

Rep. Kucinich’s office has issued a press release confirming that the congressman is “on a fact-finding mission to Syria and Lebanon” accompanied by a delegation that includes his wife, Elizabeth. The office explains that Kucinich was asked by his constituents, who include many Arab-Americans, to “investigate conditions on the ground in Syria” and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict there, and that he’ll meet with democracy activists, NGOs, small business owners, and civilians in addition to the Syrian and Lebanese presidents. “Peace is a conscious, active pursuit that requires work and communication,” Kucinich is quoted as saying.

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Earlier this morning, CNN’s Hala Gorani, one of the few Western journalists who has been permitted entry to Damascus, issued a strange tweet: “Ran into Dennis Kucinich in another hotel. Told me he’s on fact-finding mission. Met w Assad for 3 hrs yest. Wouldn’t elaborate.” What is the anti-war, anti-Libya campaign Ohio Democrat doing meeting with the head of a regime accused of killing over 1,300 people in its crackdown on anti-government protests?

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