WASHINGTON — Country music singer Willie Nelson is taking his support for Democratic presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich to the radio waves this week.
"Hey Iowa. This is Willie Nelson," says the singer, as his hit song "On the Road Again" plays in the background.
"I don't usually get too involved in politics, but I'm supporting Congressman Dennis Kucinich for President. I know Dennis and I know he speaks up for heartland Americans who need a stronger voice," Nelson says in the 30 and 60 second spots.
The ads, paid for by Kucinich for President, are running this week on several Iowa radio stations to promote a benefit concert that Nelson is playing for Kucinich in Des Moines on Labor Day.
Campaign spokesman Jeff Cohen declined to say how much the ads cost, saying only that it cost "thousands of dollars just for the first week."
Nelson also will be playing benefit concerts for Kucinich in Cleveland and Madison, Wis.
Kucinich, an Ohio congressman, plans to make an official announcement of his candidacy around Labor Day. He is facing eight other Democrats in the race for the nomination.
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