Can a state senator have a realistic chance of winning an election for governor?

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A U.S. Senator has a realistic chance of winning an election for president.

Does that rule apply to the state-level?

Could a state senator be taken as a serious candidate for governor?
Or do they have to do something more substantial than that; like serving in the governor's cabinet?


like I know state senator Kevin Coughlin is running for governor of Ohio, but he's down in the polls (losing to a U.S. Representative named John Kasich).
Could a state senator actually win an election for governor?
All American Dude: Kevin Coughlin & John Kasich are both Republicans.
I am talking about the Ohio Republican primary.
 
Of course.

Why not?

Now a Senator doesn't necessarily have executive experience but in your example neither does his opponent. Also US Senator is elected by the whole state and has already proven state wide appeal. A member of the house only has to appeal to his/her district.
 
He is down in the polls because he is a Republican. America is tired of failed Republicans. By the time the 2012 elections roll around a Republican won't be able to win a seat on the Podunk city council.
 
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