The reality is that someone like real estate mogul Donald Trump, willing to say or do nearly anything to get on the air, has a better chance of participating in the debate even if he is far less impressive as a presidential candidate than Kasich.
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He’s been one of the few Republican contenders to resist going after the chief Democratic prospect, Hillary Rodham Clinton, or President Barack Obama.
Mr Kasich tops many lists of potential vice-presidential nominees because of his experience and popularity in the crucial state of Ohio.
Kasich has a busy week ahead with town hall events in New Hampshire today, Wednesday and Thursday, and a visit to South Carolina and Iowa on Friday, the Associated Press reported.
“John is much more likely to throw an interception than most of the more controlled, consultant-driven candidates”, said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who tapped Mr. Kasich to lead the House Budget Committee and who maintains that his close friend has calmed down since their days in Congress.
Kasich joins a crowded list of Republican candidates.
“Governor Kasich has done great things for the state of Ohio”. But he said JobsOhio, tax cuts and innovation in government set an example for other states.
He is booked to actually publicly declare his designs in Columbus and can move to New Hampshire afterward Tuesday, a assert that he has recently begun the process operating televised commercials.
“The economy is not an Ohio miracle”, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper told reporters during an afternoon conference call Monday.
‘Vote for Kasich” meets “Come to Ohio’.
Who is John Kasich? “There’s no job security that would allow someone to develop the national reputation to start running for president”.
As he looks to differentiate himself, his calling card may end up being his blunt and sometimes prickly style – which could be spun to present a straight-talking candidate, ready to break out of typical molds.
Aides believe his candor will stand out in a debate. “I have a tough time seeing anyone who’s left out coming back to win”.
“On the very day Cleveland is working hard to address serious issues, Ohio’s sitting governor is 700 miles away, wining and dining with Republican big-wigs and donors”, Pepper said in a statement.
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And despite Governor Kasich’s ridiculous (and debunked) claim that it’s being paid for with Ohio tax dollars from the federal pot (that would otherwise go to other states), in actuality, most of the costs are being tacked onto the federal debt. Lindsey Graham, businesswoman Carly Fiorina, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and former New York Gov. George Pataki. However, his affiliated “New Day” group announced a combined fundraising haul of $11.5 million during a somewhat-abbreviated period starting from May 1, enough for the Kasich team to land in the middle of the pack.
