Tim Ryan says decision on running for Ohio governor is coming in the 'next couple of weeks'

[SecularMotion]

Source: Cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Youngstown-area Democrat, will decide in the "next couple of weeks" whether to launch a campaign for governor in 2018.

"I'm having a lot of conversations with my wife about it," he told cleveland.com in a telephone interview Wednesday afternoon. "We have three kids ... and you're talking about a commitment of checking out for two years in order to do it and what that looks like for the family."

Ryan is among the top prospects in a potentially crowded Democratic field. Others considering a run include Ohio Supreme Court Justice Bill O'Neill; former State Rep. Connie Pillich; Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni; former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton, who recently left her federal job at the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corp.; Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley; and Jay Williams, a former Youngstown mayor and Obama administration official.

Many expect the race to remain unsettled until Ryan makes up his mind and until Richard Cordray's future as director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is clearer. President Donald Trump might gut the agency and attempt to fire Cordray -- a move that could send the former Ohio attorney general back home to run for governor as a progressive martyr.

Read more: http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/02/tim_ryan_says_decision_on_runn.html

[AlexSFCA]

1. he should

He is one of the few democrats that can and is not afraid to connect with blue collar workers. These could be the most sought after dems if we want to be succesfull in 2018.

[djg21]

7. This is the kind of Presidential candidate we need

While I like Gillibrand and Harris, they bring nothing to a ticket in terms of Electoral votes, as NY and CA reliably vote blue irrespective. If the Dems are to have a solid chance in 2020, we need a Presidential candidate from a traditionally red state or rust-belt state. Either Gillibrand or Harris could be a good VP candidate setting up a Presidential run down the road.

[C Moon]

2. Trump will sign an executive order making it illegal for Democratic candidates

to be governor.
And nobody will do anything about it, until the protesters say no.

[No Vested Interest]

3. Tim Ryan is a good speaker and energetic campaigner and could galvanize

the Democrats and general public.
Cordrey is a good man and a good Democrat, but perhaps not as good as Ryan on the stump.
Same with Connie Pillich.
Either Cordrey or Pillich would make good running mates for Ryan, as the lt. governor nominee.

Hoping the Dem governor candidate runs against Mandel, a not-so- likeable guy.

[Hortensis]

5. Sounds like you guys have some good up-and-comers. Very encouraging.

[irisblue]

4. The State Dem Party has been struggling for years.

I am thrilled that we're showing a talented bench with depth. Yeah David Pepper!

[brooklynite]

6. Had lunch with the OH Party Chair this week...

...a lot of people (Ryan included) are thinking about getting in at this point.

[Corey_Baker08]

8. Well We Are In Dire Need Of A Good Candidate...

Someone who can electrify the base & more to get out & vote this will be a critical choice for my fellow Ohio Democrats because We have to ensure turnout is great so the party & Senator Sherrod Brown hands Josh Mandel his ass once again to re-elect one of the finest US Senators & a champion of Democratic values Senator Sherrod Brown!!!

Im not very familiar with Tim Ryan, I guess thats about to change, personally though I've always been a fan of Fmr OH AG Richard Cordray, who the last I had heard was appointed to a small business board (i think) by President Obama...I wonder what's in his political future?