Plain Dealer: Run for Presidency Hurts OH-10

Here's a Plain Dealer editorial, noting that Kucinich stated in late September while running for reelection that he had no plans to run for president yet now, after he has been reelected, he's decided to run:

The people of Greater Cleveland and the 10th Congressional District need a representative who will make them his No. 1 priority. By setting himself against his party's leadership, by committing himself to months of trooping through Iowa and New Hampshire, Kucinich risks squandering whatever clout he might finally bring to bear for the people who have so patiently put their trust in him.

It's about the tenth district. It's fine for Dennis to run for president, I wish him the best and perhaps he can at least shape the national debate. But he's also misled voters who were concerned his national aspirations might again eclipse his district obligations. Perhaps Dennis should forgo another Congressional term while he seeks the presidency. There are probably several bright, worthy Democrats who would do an admirable job if appointed in his place.