| − | Kucinich was born in Cleveland in 1946 and attended local Catholic schools and [[Cleveland State University]]. He received a masters degree in Speech and Communications from [[Case Western University]] in 1974. At the age of 23, Kucinich began his political career by running for Cleveland City Counsel. | + | Kucinich was born in Cleveland in 1946 and attended local Catholic schools and [[Cleveland State University]]. He received a masters degree in Speech and Communications from [[Case Western University]] in 1974. At the age of 23, Kucinich began his political career by running for Cleveland City Council. |