Kasich Makes the Case for a Practical Conservative in Iowa Trip
The Ohio governor, a likely Republican presidential candidate, says he can balance budgets and cut taxes while still caring for the least among us.
John Kasich, governor of Ohio, speaks during the Faith and Freedom Coalition's "Road to Majority" conference in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, June 19, 2015.
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Ohio Governor John Kasich traveled to Iowa for the first time as a potential presidential candidate, making the case that his practical “human” approach to issues doesn’t mean he’s not conservative enough for Republican voters.
“Are there too many things aligned against somebody like me to win?” Kasich asked during a speech to a small group at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. “I don’t think so.”