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With his Ohio seat in jeopardy due to redistricting, Democratic Congressman Dennis Kucinich is fanning rumors of a possible 2012 run in Washington state.
Kucinich, a two-time presidential candidate, has made a series of public appearances here recently, roaming 2,000 miles from the West Cleveland district he’s represented since 1997.
On Sunday, Kucinich led a May Day march in Seattle for immigrants’ rights. Over the weekend, he spoke to audiences in Tacoma and Bainbridge Island. And in February, he addressed a big union rally in Olympia.
As unlikely as it seems, speculation among Democrats has Kucinich eyeing a couple of possible 2012 openings here. He could try for the state’s yet-to-be drawn new 10th Congressional District or seek Democratic U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee’s 1st District seat if Inslee, as expected, runs for governor.
Asked about the rumors, Kucinich’s office released a statement confirming he is exploring a move.
If you were in Kucinich’s current district, how would you feel about this? Are constituents disposable? Is Congress such a great job that he can’t give it up?