This editorial page's love-hate relationship with Dennis Kucinich stretches back to the 1970s. The paper once endorsed him for mayor on Page One -- and urged his ouster a year later. As Kucinich has run for local, state and federal offices, we have neither shared all of his political views nor doubted his sincerity and personal integrity.

Two years ago, after Kucinich's second quixotic bid for president, we opposed his re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives on the grounds that the presidential run had further marginalized his ability to focus on and help his hometown. But both in the primary and general elections, voters in the 10th Congressional District -- which includes Bay Village, Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, Glenwillow, Independence, Lakewood, Linndale, Middleburg Heights, Newburgh Heights, North Olmsted, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, Parma, Parma Heights, Rocky River, Seven Hills, Strongsville, Valley View, Walton Hills and Westlake, plus parts of Oakwood and Garfield Heights and much of Cleveland's West Side -- rejected that advice.

Fortunately, the 64-year-old Democrat has been able to refocus his energies. He's helped keep Alcoa and Hugo Boss jobs and federal jobs here. He can be counted on to fight for NASA Glenn. He has used his Domestic Policy Subcommittee to illuminate lending practices that harm Cleveland-area neighborhoods. He merits an eighth term.

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Republican Peter Corrigan, 51, is a bright political novice who wants to use his background in manufacturing and international business to bring fresh eyes to the capital. But even Corrigan acknowledges Kucinich's dogged advocacy for constituents. Kucinich is the choice in District 10.