John Kasich

Thursday May 14, 2015

Now, Ben Carson Leads In A Republican Poll

Ben Carson, seen speaking in the early presidential nominating state of New Hampshire, is the latest Republican to vault to the top of a primary poll. Mary Schwalm/AP hide caption

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Now, Ben Carson Leads In A Republican Poll

May 14, 2015 • The retired pediatric neurosurgeon and Tea Party favorite may be having his moment in the crowded Republican 2016 presidential primary.

Friday May 1, 2015

12 Motivational Moments With An Ohio Republican. No, Really

Ohio Gov. John Kasich, R-Ohio, is greeted after speaking at an event with activists and businesses in New Hampshire in March. Jim Cole/AP hide caption

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12 Motivational Moments With An Ohio Republican. No, Really

May 1, 2015 • From Croatians and chocolate cake to Taylor Swift and Iran, Ohio GOP Gov. John Kasich, considering a run for president, weighed in on the issues of the day. He even peppered in advice from his mother.

12 Motivational Moments With An Ohio Republican. No, Really

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Ohio Republican Gov. Kasich On Expanding Medicaid: 'It's My Money'

From Medicaid to immigration to same-sex marriage, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has rankled some in the conservative base. Jim Cole/AP hide caption

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Ohio Republican Gov. Kasich On Expanding Medicaid: 'It's My Money'

May 1, 2015 • John Kasich is thinking about running for president. But the problem is whether he can get through a GOP primary, given some of his issue positions.

Wednesday March 26, 2014

In Ohio, Gov. Kasich Rises From Forsaken to Favorite

Ohio Gov. John Kasich delivers his State of the State address Feb. 24 at the Performing Arts Center in Medina, Ohio. Tony Dejak/AP hide caption

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In Ohio, Gov. Kasich Rises From Forsaken to Favorite

March 26, 2014 • At one time, John Kasich was the nation's least popular governor. Now, with the state economy improving, his challenger is struggling to convince voters to turn him out.

Wednesday November 9, 2011

Did Ohio Gov. Kasich Hurt His Prospects In Backing Controversial Labor Law?

November 9, 2011 • A new map allows you to compare results from Ohio's 2010 gubernatorial race to results from Tuesday's election. Look to see how counties that went big for Gov. John Kasich in 2010 felt about the controversial collective bargaining law passed this year.

Tuesday November 8, 2011

Ohio's Repeal Of Union Law Could Fuel Democrats

Opponents of a law limiting collective-bargaining rights cheer in Cleveland as they hear election results sounding the defeat of the measure in the Ohio general election on Tuesday. Amy Sancetta/AP hide caption

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It's All Politics

Ohio's Repeal Of Union Law Could Fuel Democrats

November 8, 2011 • In a closely watched vote Tuesday, Ohio voters overturned the state's new law limiting collective-bargaining rights for public employees. It's a victory for organized labor and their Democratic allies in a key electoral battleground ahead of 2012.

Monday October 25, 2010

It's All Politics

Today, On A TOTN Mini-Junkie: Ohio Gov. Strickland, GOP Challenger Kasich

October 25, 2010 • A brief "Political Junkie" segment in today's Talk of the Nation, featuring Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland (D). His GOP challenger, former Rep. John Kasich, canceled at the last minute.

Wednesday June 23, 2010

It's All Politics

Ohio Gov: Chicken Sh*** Comment Compounded By Kasich Dis Of Lebron

June 23, 2010 • The campaign of John Kasich, the Republican nominee for governor of Ohio, may have to figure out a way to dismiss a growing controversy over two gaffes.