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Kasich signed three major [[pro-life]] bills into law in 2011 and also supported [[economic]] reforms. He was considered a leader on cultural issues, speaking out against Ohio's pink driver's licenses and generally not backing down to the [[lamestream media]]. In December 2016, Kasich signed a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks, but he vetoed another, stronger bill that would have banned abortion after the first detectable heartbeat.<ref name="Vetoes">[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-ohio-abortion-heartbeat-bill-20161213-story.html Ohio Gov. John Kasich vetoes heartbeat bill, signs 20-week abortion ban]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved December 23, 2016.</ref> Kasich's stated reason for the veto was because he thought it was not worth signing a bill that would be challenged in court and likely found "unconstitutional."<ref name="Vetoes"/> He later signed a bill banning abortions for children with [[Down Syndrome]].<ref>Multiple references:

Kasich signed three major [[pro-life]] bills into law in 2011 and also supported [[economic]] reforms. He was considered a leader on cultural issues, speaking out against Ohio's pink driver's licenses and generally not backing down to the [[lamestream media]]. In December 2016, Kasich signed a bill banning abortions after 20 weeks, but he vetoed another, stronger bill that would have banned abortion after the first detectable heartbeat.<ref name="Vetoes">[http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-ohio-abortion-heartbeat-bill-20161213-story.html Ohio Gov. John Kasich vetoes heartbeat bill, signs 20-week abortion ban]. ''Chicago Tribune''. Retrieved December 23, 2016.</ref> Kasich's stated reason for the veto was because he thought it was not worth signing a bill that would be challenged in court and likely found "unconstitutional."<ref name="Vetoes"/> He later signed a bill banning abortions for children with [[Down Syndrome]].<ref>Multiple references:

*Hellmann, Jessie (December 22, 2017). [http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/366201-kasich-signs-law-banning-abortions-over-down-syndrome-diagnosis Kasich signs Ohio law banning abortions for Down syndrome]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 22, 2017.

*Hellmann, Jessie (December 22, 2017). [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/366201-kasich-signs-law-banning-abortions-over-down-syndrome-diagnosis Kasich signs Ohio law banning abortions for Down syndrome]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 22, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/22/gov-kasich-signs-into-law-down-syndrome-abortion-ban-in-ohio.html Gov. Kasich signs into law Down syndrome abortion ban in Ohio]. ''Fox News''. December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.

*[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/12/22/gov-kasich-signs-into-law-down-syndrome-abortion-ban-in-ohio.html Gov. Kasich signs into law Down syndrome abortion ban in Ohio]. ''Fox News''. December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.

*Williams, Thomas D. (December 23, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/23/ohio-outlaws-selective-abortion-down-syndrome-babies/ Ohio Outlaws Selective Abortion of Down Syndrome Babies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 23, 2017.</ref>

*Williams, Thomas D. (December 23, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/12/23/ohio-outlaws-selective-abortion-down-syndrome-babies/ Ohio Outlaws Selective Abortion of Down Syndrome Babies]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved December 23, 2017.</ref>

When [[LeBron James]] was routed in the [[NBA Finals]], Kasich honored the player who defeated the former Ohioan James.

When [[LeBron James]] was routed in the [[NBA Finals]], Kasich honored the player who defeated the former Ohioan James.

Some have criticized Kasich for allowing spending to increase by 11% in Ohio in 2011, but under Kasich's leadership unemployment in Ohio dropped to its lowest level since 2008.  This [[swing state]] was hit hard by Obama's economic recession.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2011/03/25/reasontv-gov-kasichs-ohio-budget-disaster-can-you-cut-government-by-jacking-spending-11/</ref> During his term he presided over lower unemployment, higher job creation, and greater fiscal responsibility. He was criticized by some for allowing Medicaid expansion to occur in Ohio. Kasich said that while he disagrees with the Medicaid expansion taking advantage of it would reduce some of the burdens of Obamacare, specifically the cuts to rural hospitals.

Some have criticized Kasich for allowing spending to increase by 11% in Ohio in 2011, but under Kasich's leadership unemployment in Ohio dropped to its lowest level since 2008.  This [[swing state]] was hit hard by Obama's economic recession.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2011/03/25/reasontv-gov-kasichs-ohio-budget-disaster-can-you-cut-government-by-jacking-spending-11/</ref> During his term he presided over lower unemployment, higher job creation, and greater fiscal responsibility. He was criticized by some for allowing Medicaid expansion to occur in Ohio. Kasich said that while he disagrees with the Medicaid expansion taking advantage of it would reduce some of the burdens of Obamacare, specifically the cuts to rural hospitals.

In 2018, Kasich continued moving to the Left when he removed pro-gun content from his campaign website and entertained the notion of having the federal government confiscate certain types of guns.<ref>Multiple references:

In 2018, Kasich continued moving to the Left when he removed pro-gun content from his campaign website and entertained the notion of having the federal government confiscate certain types of guns.<ref>Multiple references:

*Hawkins, Awr (February 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/19/john-kasich-deletes-pro-gun-content-website-pushes-ar-15-ban/ John Kasich Deletes Pro-Gun Content from Website, Pushes AR-15 Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

*Hawkins, Awr (February 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/19/john-kasich-deletes-pro-gun-content-website-pushes-ar-15-ban/ John Kasich Deletes Pro-Gun Content from Website, Pushes AR-15 Ban]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

*Giaritelli, Anna (February 19, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/john-kasich-deletes-pro-gun-content-from-website/article/2649471 John Kasich deletes pro-gun content from website]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

*Giaritelli, Anna (February 19, 2018). [http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/john-kasich-deletes-pro-gun-content-from-website/article/2649471 John Kasich deletes pro-gun content from website]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

*Zanona, Melanie (February 19, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/374547-kasichs-campaign-website-tones-down-gun-language-after-florida-shooting Kasich’s campaign website tones down gun language after Florida shooting]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.</ref> He also spoke highly of far-left anti-gun protestors.<ref>Jasper, William F. (April 1, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28639-conservative-gov-kasich-praises-anti-gun-march-gets-liberal-neocon-boost-for-2020-white-house-bid “Conservative” Gov. Kasich Praises Anti-gun March; Gets Liberal-NeoCon Boost for 2020 White House Bid]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref>

*Zanona, Melanie (February 19, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/374547-kasichs-campaign-website-tones-down-gun-language-after-florida-shooting Kasich’s campaign website tones down gun language after Florida shooting]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved February 19, 2018.</ref> He also spoke highly of far-left anti-gun protestors.<ref>Jasper, William F. (April 1, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/item/28639-conservative-gov-kasich-praises-anti-gun-march-gets-liberal-neocon-boost-for-2020-white-house-bid “Conservative” Gov. Kasich Praises Anti-gun March; Gets Liberal-NeoCon Boost for 2020 White House Bid]. ''The New American''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref>

==Opposition to Donald Trump==

==Opposition to Donald Trump==

Kasich, who has shifted his positions to the [[mushy middle]] and was defeated in the [[United States presidential election, 2016|2016]] Republican presidential primaries, did not vote for Republican nominee [[Donald Trump]] in the general election, despite the fact that Trump holds conservative positions.<ref>Acosta, Jim; Spodak, Cassie; and Schleifer, Theodore (November 1, 2016). [http://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/politics/john-kasich-donald-trump-john-mccain-endorsement/ Kasich votes McCain instead of Trump]. ''CNN''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> However, Trump won both Kasich's state of Ohio and the national election in a historic upset.<ref>Gomez, Henry J. (November 9, 2016). [http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/11/donald_trumps_victory_spoiled.html Donald Trump's victory spoiled John Kasich's plans. So what's next for Ohio's governor?] ''Cleveland.com''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> In addition, Kasich had planned to give a speech less than 48 hours after the election to give his opinion of what the future of the Republican Party should look like. When he planned that speech, he was assuming Trump would lose the election, because when Trump won, he canceled the speech.<ref>Thompson, Chrissie (November 9, 2016). [http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/08/john-kasich-speech-american-enterprise-institute/93495856/ NeverTrumper John Kasich Cancels Thursday Speech]. ''cincinnati.com''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref>

Kasich, who has shifted his positions to the [[mushy middle]] and was defeated in the [[United States presidential election, 2016|2016]] Republican presidential primaries, did not vote for Republican nominee [[Donald Trump]] in the general election, despite the fact that Trump holds conservative positions.<ref>Acosta, Jim; Spodak, Cassie; and Schleifer, Theodore (November 1, 2016). [https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/31/politics/john-kasich-donald-trump-john-mccain-endorsement/ Kasich votes McCain instead of Trump]. ''CNN''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> However, Trump won both Kasich's state of Ohio and the national election in a historic upset.<ref>Gomez, Henry J. (November 9, 2016). [http://www.cleveland.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/11/donald_trumps_victory_spoiled.html Donald Trump's victory spoiled John Kasich's plans. So what's next for Ohio's governor?] ''Cleveland.com''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref> In addition, Kasich had planned to give a speech less than 48 hours after the election to give his opinion of what the future of the Republican Party should look like. When he planned that speech, he was assuming Trump would lose the election, because when Trump won, he canceled the speech.<ref>Thompson, Chrissie (November 9, 2016). [http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/08/john-kasich-speech-american-enterprise-institute/93495856/ NeverTrumper John Kasich Cancels Thursday Speech]. ''cincinnati.com''. Retrieved November 10, 2016.</ref>

In his 2017 book, Kasich stated that Trump was elected because the [[moral decline]] of the United States,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 29, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/29/john-kasich-new-book-trump-won-election-because-america-in-spiritual-decline/ John Kasich New Book: Trump Won Election Because America in Spiritual Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 29, 2017.</ref> despite his support of "moving on" on homosexual "marriage" and the fact that social conservatives voted for Trump. In 2018, Kasich stated his opposition to Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal despite claiming to oppose the deal when it was first negotiated.<ref>Nolte, John (May 9, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/nolte-never-trump-grifters-kasich-flake-flip-flop-iran-deal/ Nolte: Never Trump Grifters John Kasich and Jeff Flake Flip-Flop on Iran Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref>

In his 2017 book, Kasich stated that Trump was elected because the [[moral decline]] of the United States,<ref>Rodriguez, Katherine (April 29, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/04/29/john-kasich-new-book-trump-won-election-because-america-in-spiritual-decline/ John Kasich New Book: Trump Won Election Because America in Spiritual Decline]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 29, 2017.</ref> despite his support of "moving on" on homosexual "marriage" and the fact that social conservatives voted for Trump. In 2018, Kasich stated his opposition to Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal despite claiming to oppose the deal when it was first negotiated.<ref>Nolte, John (May 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/09/nolte-never-trump-grifters-kasich-flake-flip-flop-iran-deal/ Nolte: Never Trump Grifters John Kasich and Jeff Flake Flip-Flop on Iran Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 9, 2018.</ref>

In a February 2018 interview with [[Jorge Ramos]], a left-wing journalist and [[open borders]] activist, Kasich stated that [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] under Trump was "dead wrong" for enforcing existing U.S. immigration law, stating "that’s not my country."<ref>Binder, John (February 2, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/thats-not-my-country-john-kasich-calls-ice-agents-dead-wrong-for-enforcing-law/ ‘That’s Not My Country’: John Kasich Calls ICE Agents ‘Dead Wrong’ for Enforcing Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref> Kasich also supported maintaining [[DACA]] and opposed President Trump's efforts at securing the southern border.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (April 1, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/381171-kasich-rips-trump-a-true-leader-offers-hope-doesnt-take-it-from-innocent Kasich rips Trump: A true leader offers hope, doesn't take it from innocent children]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Lim, Naomi (April 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/john-kasich-slams-trump-for-taking-hope-from-innocent-children-after-daca-tweet John Kasich slams Trump for taking 'hope from innocent children' after DACA tweet]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref> In an interview on April 29, 2018, Kasich again criticized the Republican Party for adopting conservative views on trade and immigration, and he suggested that "conservatism" must only involve certain economic issues.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (April 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/29/john-kasich-hints-2020-run-against-donald-trump-ri/ John Kasich rips GOP, hints at 2020 run against Trump: ‘I can bring that party back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref><ref>Anapol, Avery (April 29, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/385420-gop-gov-john-kasich-i-didnt-leave-the-republican-party-the-republican Kasich denies leaving the GOP: 'The Republican Party left me']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref> He has criticized President Trump's trade actions despite the abusive behavior of other countries toward the U.S.<ref>Wise, Justin (July 25, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/398798-kasich-trump-is-using-farm-welfare-instead-of-ending-tariffs Kasich: Trump using ‘farm welfare’ instead of ending tariffs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> Kasich's spokesman announced that he would skip a GOP dinner in Ohio in August 2018 that President Trump also would attend.<ref>Folley, Aris (August 22, 2018). [http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/403086-kasich-to-skip-gop-dinner-where-trump-is-the-headliner Kasich to skip GOP dinner in Ohio headlined by Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.</ref>

In a February 2018 interview with [[Jorge Ramos]], a left-wing journalist and [[open borders]] activist, Kasich stated that [[Immigration and Customs Enforcement|ICE]] under Trump was "dead wrong" for enforcing existing U.S. immigration law, stating "that’s not my country."<ref>Binder, John (February 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/02/02/thats-not-my-country-john-kasich-calls-ice-agents-dead-wrong-for-enforcing-law/ ‘That’s Not My Country’: John Kasich Calls ICE Agents ‘Dead Wrong’ for Enforcing Law]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref> Kasich also supported maintaining [[DACA]] and opposed President Trump's efforts at securing the southern border.<ref>Savransky, Rebecca (April 1, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/381171-kasich-rips-trump-a-true-leader-offers-hope-doesnt-take-it-from-innocent Kasich rips Trump: A true leader offers hope, doesn't take it from innocent children]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref><ref>Lim, Naomi (April 1, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/john-kasich-slams-trump-for-taking-hope-from-innocent-children-after-daca-tweet John Kasich slams Trump for taking 'hope from innocent children' after DACA tweet]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved April 1, 2018.</ref> In an interview on April 29, 2018, Kasich again criticized the Republican Party for adopting conservative views on trade and immigration, and he suggested that "conservatism" must only involve certain economic issues.<ref>Richardson, Valerie (April 29, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/apr/29/john-kasich-hints-2020-run-against-donald-trump-ri/ John Kasich rips GOP, hints at 2020 run against Trump: ‘I can bring that party back’]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref><ref>Anapol, Avery (April 29, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/385420-gop-gov-john-kasich-i-didnt-leave-the-republican-party-the-republican Kasich denies leaving the GOP: 'The Republican Party left me']. ''The Hill''. Retrieved April 30, 2018.</ref> He has criticized President Trump's trade actions despite the abusive behavior of other countries toward the U.S.<ref>Wise, Justin (July 25, 2018). [https://thehill.com/homenews/398798-kasich-trump-is-using-farm-welfare-instead-of-ending-tariffs Kasich: Trump using ‘farm welfare’ instead of ending tariffs]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved July 25, 2018.</ref> Kasich's spokesman announced that he would skip a GOP dinner in Ohio in August 2018 that President Trump also would attend.<ref>Folley, Aris (August 22, 2018). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/403086-kasich-to-skip-gop-dinner-where-trump-is-the-headliner Kasich to skip GOP dinner in Ohio headlined by Trump]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 22, 2018.</ref>

==Personal life==

==Personal life==