I played that game in the 2008 Prez election. As Jim Rob said in another thread - No More! I'll actively campaign against Kasich. I'm about as 'pragmatic' on this issue as some are on the pro-Life issue - iow, not pragmatic at all. Perhaps you'll understand that too. John Kasich (and his type) is exactly what's wrong with the Republican Party today.
the desire for a 100% pure candidate is not going to be healthy for this party. Purity is not a possibility in politics. No President, Congressman, Governor or Mayor are going to do everything in alignment with a political philosophy. If a large portion demands only candidates who are in agreement on every single vote along their career, we are going to disqualify most decent candidates. Kasich brings the fiscal responsibility this party needs to return to and he would be great for Ohio and for Ohio’s prospects in national elections. We can turn away from him, let Strickland win and let the state slide further in line with the Democratic party, or we can get a fiscal conservative elected governor who would do wonders to advance that philospophy to Ohioans and to the nation.