GOP Presidential candidate John Kasich spent some time with Chris Ryan on board his new “Kasich 4 Us Bus”. The Ohio governor assures us that there is only one John Kasich. The friendly, fun loving guy that you see on the campaign trail is the same way when he is interacting with his staff or wrestling with the problems as the governor of Ohio. Kasich understands that the American people are craving someone who can change the many problems that are facing America. He does not consider himself an insider. Governor Kasich considers himself to be a reformer with a proven record as an agent of change. In a veiled reference to Donald trump, Kasich stated, “Just saying that you will change things doesn’t mean that you know how to do it.”
The Kasich Campaign will be presenting a comprehensive economic plan on Thursday. John Kasich has a unique background. He was a representative from 1983-2001. As chairman of the House Budget Committee, John Kasich was the architect of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997. This was the first balanced federal budget since 1969. Kasich also has a private sector career. He was a TV personality for a number of years on the Fox News Channel. Kasich also sat on the boards of several corporations and worked as a director for a major investment banking firm. Kasich has served as governor of Ohio since 2010. By most accounts, he has turned around the economy of the state. There was an $8 billion budget deficit when he took office. Ohio now has a substantial budget surplus. Employment is up, and the state’s economy is thriving. All of this would explain his 62% approval rating in the Buckeye State.
To explain his decision making process, Governor Kasich quoted scripture, “A wise man has many counselors.” He likes to fill a room with a diverse group of informed, intelligent people. Next he listens to all sides and tries to find a consensus. If that’s not possible, he decides what has to be done, and that’s it.
As far as how people choose the president, John Kasich sees three factors or questions: 1) Does he/she know the issues?; 2) Does he/she have a vision?; and 3) Is he/she likable? Time will tell if the answers by the current front runners satisfy these questions for the voters.
