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In reply to the discussion: Thank you, Dennis, for everything. [View all]MineralMan
(146,262 posts)The Governor of a state is virtually always a long-time resident of that state. Voters will always look askance at an outsider who shows up to run for the Governor's seat, regardless of issues. The suggestion was that Kucinich try to run for Governor of Wisconsin. Quite frankly, he would lose in a landslide. Few Wisconsonites have ever even heard of Dennis Kucinich, and they know nothing about him if they have heard of him.
Then, consider that Wisconsin recently elected a Republican as Governor. While they probably regret that now, it's a clear indication that Wisconsin is not a progressive state, overall.
Add the two things together, and a gubernatorial contest in Wisconsin with Kucinich as the Democratic candidate would result in a massive loss.
You like Dennis. I like Dennis. If he were to run as Governor of Minnesota, though, I'd work very hard for a primary candidate who actually lived in Minnesota and was a good, progressive Democrat, because Kucinich could not possibly win that election. You and I are not typical voters. Who we like is irrelevant. There are much more general considerations than our opinion about the candidate's position on issues.