Kasich has not yet officially announced his plans to challenge Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland in 2010.
Is Kasich getting the horse ahead of the wagon? Doesn’t he have a primary to win first before being able to do as he says?
The primary will not be a problem for Kasich. The field will be cleared for him.
Kasich was a budget hawk while he was an Ohio legislator and always prepared his own state budget.
You will also recall his part in forcing Clinton to balance the budget.
Ohio needs a leader, someone unlike the paper-pushing Ted Strickland, and I think Kasich has a real shot. He is young and energetic compared to Strickland, which should help.
I received this from Kasich today:
Dear Supporter,
As friends and allies I want you to be involved and aware of my plans, and I hope you can join me in the early evening of Monday, June 1st for a special announcement regarding my candidacy for elected office in Ohio. We are holding this outdoor event at the Everal Barn in my hometown of Westerville.
As you may know, earlier this month, I filed paperwork to designate a treasurer and form a campaign committee for the office of governor. At this event on June 1 I will formally announce my intentions, and it would mean a great deal to me personally if you were there.
If you can join us, please visit www.KasichforOhio.com to print your tickets and get all the details you need.
Thank you,
John
WHERE: Everal Barn, Westerville, Ohio
WHEN: Monday, June 1, 2009. 5:30pm
INFO: Get more details and print your ticket at www.KasichforOhio.com
http://www.kasichforohio.com/site/c.mvIXIfN0JyE/b.5119545/k.BE6A/Home.htm