Later on, he became the first candidate to hit the 100-town-hall milestone in New Hampshire, which was celebrated at a crowded town hall on Friday night with “funfetti show” machine and Market Basket sheet cakes.
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Asked specifically whether Rubio and other Republicans need to explain more about what they would do as president, Kasich responded, “Pass”.
The governor of OH, whose disappointing finish in Monday’s Iowa caucus leaves him a long shot for his party’s nomination, took part in “an impromptu snowball fight with members of the media and volunteers”, according to his campaign.
Indeed, it could be the end of the line for Kasich this week if he fails to emerge from the New Hampshire GOP primary with a strong vote.
“That has never happened before in American history”, Kasich remarked about the indie hit being played at a Republican town hall.
Of course, putting in the time on the ground in New Hampshire is nothing new for presidential candidates.
“Everyone is beginning to talk about Kasich running a positive campaign, can it work?”
Kasich also commented on the Democratic race, saying he did not think that Hillary Clinton’s highly compensated Goldman Sachs speeches were a major issue. In Derry on Wednesday, Kasich reached out to a mother whose son is battling a heroin addiction.
Kasich told 7News that he feels good even though polls have him in fourth place. “And it if it doesn’t, I’m blaming all of you”, he joked.
“We’re going to do well here”, said Kasich.
Christie also makes a point of discussing New Hampshire’s opioid epidemic at campaign stops.
The message seems to be resonating with voters who come out to see him.
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“We are rising here in New Hampshire, you all know even though they have tried to throw the kitchen sink at us, millions and millions of dollars being spent against us”, he said of the television ads being aired by opponents Super Pacs. But she will I’m sure bring it up. “I’m like yeah this is our last week – yes it is”.
