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GOP ex-gov backs Ohio rep in Democratic primary

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The Associated Press 10:01 AM Saturday, February 4, 2012

CLEVELAND — A Republican who served as a U.S. senator and governor is offering support to one of two veteran Democrats in the primary battle for a reworked northern Ohio congressional district.

The Plain Dealer in Cleveland (http://bit.ly/yWQndQ ) reports George Voinovich won't officially endorse a candidate but is backing Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo. She faces Rep. Dennis Kucinich and political newcomer Graham Veysey (VEE'-zee) in the primary.

Voinovich says he's acting as a "reference" for Kaptur and says she would be a better choice than Kucinich. Voinovich beat Kucinich in the 1979 Cleveland mayoral race.

Voinovich says he would like the congressional seat to be held by a Republican but believes the district was drawn to favor the winner of the Democrat primary.

The newspaper says Kucinich declined to comment.

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Information from: The Plain Dealer, http://www.cleveland.com

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February 04, 2012 02:55 PM EST

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