“Definitely **NOT** Kasich”
Hmmm, got to win OH.
The easier OH is to win, the more resources can be spent in the other swing states.
I'm not picking on Kasich for isolated comments in the distant past or based on rumor/innuendo. My objection to Kasich is based on his regularly-displayed core beliefs or lack thereof.
Trump needs to win Ohio on his own merits or with another VP. Kasich is unacceptable, and I don't say that lightly about anyone. Kasich supports Amnesty, expanded Medicaid as part of Obamacare, compelling bakers/photographers/florists to participate in gay parodies of the sacrament of marriage, and as recently as last year was unacceptable on gun rights.
"if you’re a cupcake maker and somebody wants a cupcake, make them a cupcake" - Kasich's response to the religious liberty question on bakers who do not want to make custom cakes for gay "weddings". It was both dishonest, pretending it's an off the shelf item like buying a box of Cheerios, and immoral, pretending that a gay person's desire to be celebrated even by those with religious objections takes precedence over our God-given First Amendment rights.
[Note: I would bake the cupcake and charge them triple, which is what I've done with polling services for democrats, before I stopped working for them completely, but that was my choice and others are entitled both under God and under the Constitution to make their own choice.]
That was not out of context or unusual for Kasich:
- Pray for customers with whom you disagree, but sell to them. (Feb 2016) - Government employees should comply with gay marriage ruling. (Sep 2015) - I attended a gay wedding; accept the Supreme Court ruling. (Aug 2015) - I support traditional marriage, but it's time to move on. (Jun 2015)
John Kasich defends immigration stance at Ohio rally
"it is unrealistic to think that the federal government is going to boot illegal immigrants out of the country"
This also was not out of context or unusual for Kasich:
- Nuts to deport 11M people; legalize with fine & back taxes. (Feb 2016) - It's a silly argument to ship 11M illegals back to Mexico. (Nov 2015) - Focus of immigration should be to keep families together. (Sep 2015) - Latino immigrants will continue to play critical role in US. (Sep 2015)
Kasich had an F rating from the NRA until last year (voted for the Assault Weapons Ban and said August 2, 2015, that he didn't regret that vote).
WALLACE: Do you regret your vote for the assault weapons ban in '94? KASICH: No, you know, going back and regretting, it’s just -- when I look at it now, it was superfluous. We were adding a law that had no impact. And I don’t think that's ever smart to do.