Does that rule apply to the state-level?
Could a state senator be taken as a serious candidate for governor?
Or do they have to do something more substantial than that; like serving in the governor's cabinet?
like I know state senator Kevin Coughlin is running for governor of Ohio, but he's down in the polls (losing to a U.S. Representative named John Kasich).
Could a state senator actually win an election for governor?Can a state senator have a realistic chance of winning an election for governor?
He is down in the polls because he is a Republican. America is tired of failed Republicans. By the time the 2012 elections roll around a Republican won't be able to win a seat on the Podunk city council.
Depends on the person and what the people think.Can a state senator have a realistic chance of winning an election for governor?
Yes they can win an election for governor.
absolutley,Can a state senator have a realistic chance of winning an election for governor?
Bobby Jindal
Of course.
Why not?
Now a Senator doesn't necessarily have executive experience but in your example neither does his opponent. Also US Senator is elected by the whole state and has already proven state wide appeal. A member of the house only has to appeal to his/her district.
Yes, Jeff Markley the new Senator from Oregon, was Speaker of the State House of Representatives prior to his election. So it's similar with Governors too. Gov Paterson of New York, was a State Senator, then elected Lt Governor and now became Governor due to a vacancy, and will probably run again.Kay Hagan a North Carolina Democratic State Senator was elected to the US Senate in the last election
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