Kevorkian Congress

In March of 2008, Jack Kevorkian, the renowned assisted suicide advocate, announced that he plans to run for Congress in Michigan for the seat now held by Republican Joe Knollenberg. The 79-year-old Kevorkian says he will run as an independent candidate.

Kevorkian Quotes

1. "We need some honesty and sincerity instead of corrupt government in Washington,"
2. "I plan to" run as an independent, I wouldn't do this otherwise."

Fast Facts:

1. Known as the "Doctor of Death"
2. Claims to have assisted in the suicides of at least 130 terminally ill people from 1990-1998
3. Served the minimum of a 10-to 25-year sentence, spent more than 8 years in prison
4. Kevorkian has promised not to assist in any future suicides

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