Dennis Kucinich for Ohio-Gov?

[brooklynite]

Cleveland Plain Dealer:

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As the names of more than a dozen Ohio Democrats swirl in the speculation about the 2018 race for governor, here's an interesting one to add to the list.

Dennis Kucinich, the former mayor of Cleveland, former congressman and a two-time candidate for president, is the subject of increasing chatter among party insiders.

Republican Gov. John Kasich is term-limited, and at least four prominent GOP officeholders are positioning themselves as his successor. The Democratic field is far more scattered. There is no surefire front-runner. And the top prospects -- former Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of the Youngstown area -- might remain on the sidelines.

Here's the case for Kucinich: He has long been in touch with the populism that President Donald Trump (an anti-free trade protectionist) and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (a democratic socialist) tapped into during their White House campaigns last year. Kucinich, 70, could embrace the Sanders wing of his party while also making a play for Trump Democrats. Trial balloons to that effect might have come in recent weeks when Kucinich praised Trump's inaugural address and expressed Cold War concerns over the ouster of Michael Flynn as national security adviser.

Personally, I'd like to see Kucinich do something less damaging...like run for President again.

[nycbos]

1. People like Dennis Kucinich give progressives a bad name.

If he really want to help the party he would remain silent.

[LenaBaby61]

2. Dennis Kucinich for Ohio-Gov?

You mean, the guy who wished tRumputin all of the best? The guy who stays on Faux Noose and who pretty much agrees with their talking points? The MAN whose totally against a woman's right to choose?

NO THANKS.

[Tatiana]

3. Would he be better than nameless Republican?

Because at this point, I think that's the standard.

Not thrilled, but he'd be better than a Republican, I think.