Politics & Government

Dennis Kucinich Lands New Gig at Fox News

The former US congressman had an office in Lakewood for 15 years. Now, he'll be see all over the country on TV.

The former congressman who has had an office in Lakewood for 15 years now has packed up his boxes and moved out.

Now, Dennis Kucinich is joining Fox News.

The Plain Dealer reported that the 66-year-old former Cleveland mayor will debut on "The O'Reilly Factor" at 8 p.m. Thursday.

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Kucinich occupied the space at 14400 Detroit Avenue since 1997 when he began the first of his six terms in the 10th Congressional District.

At the end of December, Kucinich finished his last term.

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Redistricting pitted Kucinich against long-time representative Marcy Kaptur, who beat him in the newly drawn North Coast district.

As part of his new gig, Kucinich will also appear on a variety of other Fox programs as well, the Plain Dealer reported.

"I'm really looking forward to it," Kucinich told The Plain Dealer. "I've had a good relationship with Fox over the years. They've always been open to letting me express my point of view."


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