Part II meaning a possible 2nd run for governor.
Look, just because someone was a terrible governor doesn’t mean they also have terrible judgment (though it may).
Strickland isn’t an idiot. He knows he would face an uphill battle to beat Kasich in 2014. Doesn’t have a whole lot to do with Kasich, just has to do with Strickland’s poor record. But if he keeps the option open to running, people talk about it (like Tuesday’s Dispatch – no link due to their new paywall), you get invited to speak places, you are asked to be on news shows, etc.
Strickland is milking this for all its worth. Tough to see him running a race even he knows deep down he would lose.
Red Ohio 2012 