John Kasich John Kasich

Stories About

John Kasich

Monday June 22, 2015

The Complicated Political History Of The Confederate Flag

Protesters close their eyes in silent prayer as they stand on the South Carolina Statehouse steps during a rally to take down the Confederate flag, Saturday, June 20, 2015, in Columbia, S.C. Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press hide caption

toggle caption

Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press

It's All Politics

The Complicated Political History Of The Confederate Flag

June 22, 2015 • After a massacre at a church in Charleston, South Carolina's governor called for the Confederate flag to be removed from the grounds of the state Capitol. The flag has a long and divisive history.

Friday June 5, 2015

Q&A: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He Does It His Way

Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks to a crowd at a restaurant in New Hampshire in May. He's considering a run for president in 2016. Steven Senne/AP hide caption

toggle caption

Steven Senne/AP

It's All Politics

Q&A: Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He Does It His Way

June 5, 2015 • No Republican has won the White House without winning Ohio. That's one reason Ohio Gov. John Kasich is the latest GOP candidate to give serious consideration to a White House bid.

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

toggle caption

Mary Schwalm/AP

It's All Politics

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

toggle caption

Jim Cole/AP

It's All Politics

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

0:13

Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/403632382/403645478" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">

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

toggle caption

Jim Cole/AP

It's All Politics

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

toggle caption

Tony Dejak/AP

It's All Politics

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

It's All Politics

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

toggle caption

Amy Sancetta/AP

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.