FWIW I think if Kasich is the candidate he owes folks who feel as you do at least an honest explanation of why he took the positions he did, and an acknowledgment of the weakness it exposes as a matter of political strategy. It is a fair question and a good candidate should have a reasonable answer. Conservatives as a general rule value the Constitution as an enduring document (to borrow Scalia's words) and tinkering with any of its provisions should not be taken lightly. Laws of questionable constitutionally should certainly be avoided.
In Kasich’s case, because of the betrayal, my choice, and I stated this earlier in the thread so it’s no secret, will be ‘anyone but Kasich’. If Coughlin wins the primary against Kasich, I will vote for him, but if not, I’ll vote for Strickland who has a A rating from the NRA.
I also just don’t like Kasich’s wishy washy personality - I don’t trust him to hold firm on principles - but his past betrayal plays a part in that.
As far as “FWIW I think if Kasich is the candidate he owes folks who feel as you do at least an honest explanation of why he took the positions he did, and an acknowledgment of the weakness it exposes as a matter of political strategy.”
IF he, for example, would do a full mea culpa and then, say, do an interview and pass muster at the NRA convincingly, many, (not me for the reasons I’ve stated), may ‘forgive’ him and vote for him or at least not vote against him. Anything short of that though wouldn’t be effective, imho. I’ve talked to a lot of people who at this point, like me, would _never_ vote for him.