Still, I'm not going to be surprised if he's Trump's VP selection.
Trump has specifically said he wants a VP with legislative experience, preferably from a swing state.
Kasich fits the bill, and he has delegates that could come in handy. Of course, the same thing could be said of Marco Rubio.
I agree, Dick.
Kasich wouldn’t be my first choice, though he’s worked extensively in Congress on budgets, apparently knows foreign relations (just ask him, he was on the committee), and it would be great to get the Ohio electoral votes.
My concern is that the good things he did in Congress were some years ago (when Reps and Dims seem to work together at least occasionally). Total different ballgame now - as an example, I don’t think there are any Blue Dog Dims left in Congress (most of them left or turned Pubbie). Even some of the Pubbies are more like Dims. He definitely has more experience than Lil’ Marco, and, I’m not sure that Trump needs Marco to win FL. That said, Marco is much younger and may draw some votes from the yutes and Hispanics. Trump can possibly groom him and get him to see the right way on illegals, etc. and keep him on a short leash.
Kasich would be the olive branch to the establishment wing of the GOP.
He seems to have the kind of pedigree that Trump alluded to, with a lengthy stretch in DC, plus the executive experience as a governor.
Also, Ohio is a swing state with 18 electoral votes.
His speech at the NY GOP Gala seemed to be well received based on the numerous applause I heard, and in listening to it, as much as it pains me to say so, was factual and filled with a number of political accomplishments. Preparing to hold my nose for the umpteenth time.
Is it 5 o’clock? I feel like a stiff drink is in order after coming to terms with these cold hard facts.
Kasich says he would serve no candidate as their VP. Maybe his ego is that big and he won’t- fingers, toes, legs, and eyes all crossed for that one.