Just STOP using the term “RINO”. It makes no sense, guys like Kasich are the epitome of the Republican Party.
Face the reality that the Republican Party has nothing to do with conservatism anymore. True, the most conservative politicians in office are nearly all Republicans, but that is not to say the GOP embraces and supports conservative principles anymore. (If anyone doubts this, you’ve slept through abou 50% of the post on FR the past 10 years).
We who for various reasons are still registered as Republicans are the true RINOs. No financial support, no involvement in the local party, truly “In name only”.
As a Republican in today’s terms, Kasich is far from the most liberal, and has done some good things. President? No. Having him running Ohio is better than having a Democrat there but he’d just be another mediocre baggage-laden prcandidate in the 2016 primary who would siphon some money and support away from better candidates.
Kasich ran against ACA in 2010 and said it was a bad thing. Then he changed into it’s biggest supporter.