• KASICH, JOHN R
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Experience: Governor, State of Ohio, 2010-present
Home State: Ohio
Person Website: https://www.johnkasich.com/
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Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $19,386,820Coverage End: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

  • Full Name: John Richard Kasich
  • Gender: Male
  • Family: Wife: Karen; 2 Children: Emma, Reese
  • Birth Date: 05/13/1952
  • Birth Place: McKees Rocks, PA
  • Home City: Westerville, OH
  • Religion: Christian

Education

  • BA, Political Science, Ohio State University, 1974

Political Experience

  • Governor, State of Ohio, 2010-present
  • Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 12, 1983-2000
  • Candidate, United States President, 2000
  • Senator, Ohio State Senate, District 15, 1979-1983

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

  • Former Member, Policy Committee
  • Former Member, Republican Steering Committee
  • Managing Director, Barclays Capital, 2008

Professional Experience

  • Associate, Schottenstein Stores Corporation, 2008-2010
  • Contributor/Host, Fox News, 2001-2009
  • Managing Director, Lehman Brothers Investment Banking Division, 2001-2008
  • Aide, Ohio State Senate, 1975-1978

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Former Trustee, Concord Counseling Service, Westerville, Ohio
  • Presidential Fellow, Ohio State University, 2003-2009
  • Honorary Chariman, Recharge Ohio, 2008-2009

Additional Information

Publications:

  • Every Other Monday
  • Stand for Something: The Battle for America's Soul
  • Courage is Contagious

About John Kasich

John Richard Kasich was born in the industrial town of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. He studied political science at Ohio State University where, through clever maneuvering, good fortune, or both, he managed to convince the University's President to personally deliver a letter written by Kasich to Richard Nixon, then-current occupant of the White House. Expressing admiration and respect for the sitting President, the letter impressed Nixon, who agreed to meet with Kasich in person while Kasich was still a freshman.

A Republican throughout his career, Kasich espouses strong conservative values, and has generally enacted them as Governor. When first elected, he prioritized eliminating Ohio's multibillion-dollar budget shortfall without raising taxes. He signed a balanced budget into law in 2011, and in fact, he has cut taxes in Ohio several times. He is anti-abortion, and signed a controversial bill placing restrictions on the procedure and women's access to it. He also strongly favored a labor law that would have imposed harsh strictures on collective bargaining rights in his state, but when that matter went to a popular vote, the proposition was defeated with 61% opposition.

On the other hand, Kasich has angered many conservatives with his treatment of Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. While saying he is opposed to most of the law and that he favors the “repeal and replace” goal of the Republican party, he has used increased federal funding made available by the law to strengthen Medicaid in Ohio. Tea Party activists have strongly denounced him for this, and many within the Tea Party refuse to support him because of it.

Total: 29
John Kasich: 'Abolish all teachers' lounges'
08/19/2015
By Caitlin Emma and Nirvi Shah | POLITICO
John Kasich No Longer Wants To Eliminate The Department Of Education
08/19/2015
By Sam Stein | The Huffington Post
John Kasich's Double-Edged Sword
08/19/2015
By BARNEY FRANK | POLITICO
Kasich calls for uniting America in Iowa State Fair speech

Ohio Gov. John Kasich painted a portrait of himself as an independent leader who would strive to bring Americans together in remarks at the Iowa State Fair Tuesday.

08/18/2015
By William Petroski | USA TODAY
John Kasich positions himself as a frugal hawk
08/17/2015
By Daniel Strauss | POLITICO
Kasich wants immigration crackdown, but leaves door open on pathway to citizenship

Washington (CNN) Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday he would complete a border fence and crack down on illegal immigration if elected president, but he refused to slam the door on a possible pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S.

08/12/2015
By Tom LoBianco | CNN
How John Kasich could win in 2016
07/19/2015
By Chrissie Thompson, Cincinnati Enquirer | USA TODAY
First Kasich ad: $1.7 million to say 'it can happen again'
07/08/2015
By Chrissie Thompson, Cincinnati Enquirer | USA TODAY POLITICS BLOG
Total: 12
Thursday, March 10, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Miami in Miami, Florida
Sponsors: CNN, The Washington Times, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Jake Tapper
Thursday, March 3, 2016 9:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Fox Theatre in Detroit, Michigan
Sponsors: Fox News
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
Thursday, February 25, 2016 8:30 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: University of Houston in Houston, Texas
Sponsors: CNN and Telemundo
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Saturday, February 13, 2016 9:00 PM CBS News Republican Debate
Location: The Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina
Sponsors: CBS News
Moderators: John Dickerson
Saturday, February 6, 2016 9:00 PM ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Location: Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire
Sponsors: ABC News/IJReview Republican Debate
Moderators: David Muir and Martha Raddatz
Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa
Sponsors: Fox News
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:00 PM Fox Business Republican Debate
Location: North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina
Sponsors: Fox Business Network
Moderators: Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM CNN Republican Debate
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Sponsors: CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: Wolf Blitzer
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Fox Business/WSJ Republican Debate
Location: Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sponsors: Fox Business Network, Wall Street Journal
Moderators: Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo, and Gerard Baker
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate
Location: University of Colorado in Boulder
Sponsors: CNBC
Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 8:00 PM CNN Republican Primetime Debate
Location: Reagan Library in Simi Valley, CA
Sponsors: Reagan Library Foundation, CNN, Salem Media Group
Moderators: ake Tapper, Dana Bash and Hugh Hewitt
Thursday, August 6, 2015 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate
Location: Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH
Sponsors: Fox News, facebook
Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug

Strongly Support
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements

Oppose
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism

Support
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

No Opinion
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 89
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
12/15/2000 H.R.5670 To ensure that the receipts and disbursements of the Social Security trust funds are not included in a unified Federal budget. 12/15/2000 Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.  (All Actions)
12/15/2000 H.R.5669 To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund be excluded from the budget of the United States Government. 12/15/2000 Referred to House Government Reform  (All Actions)
12/14/2000 H.R.5659 Personal Social Security Account Act of 2000 12/14/2000 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
10/31/2000 H.R.5507 Informed Voter Act of 2000 10/31/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.  (All Actions)
04/13/2000 H.Con.Res.290 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2001, revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2000, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2005. 04/13/2000 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
03/10/2000 H.R.3252 Internet Tax Elimination Act 03/10/2000 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.  (All Actions)
05/20/1999 H.R.1803 Social Security Surplus Preservation and Debt Reduction Act 05/20/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
05/04/1999 H.J.Res.49 To designate the Village of Sunbury, Ohio, as "Flagville, U.S.A.". 05/04/1999 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.  (All Actions)
04/28/1999 H.R.1607 Charity Empowerment Act of 1999 04/28/1999 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
04/16/1999 H.Con.Res.68 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2000 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2009. 04/16/1999 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
02/12/1999 H.Res.72 Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Sixth Congress. 02/12/1999 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/03/1999 H.R.3 10 Percent Tax Cut Act 02/03/1999 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
08/26/1998 H.R.4255 REAL Life Community Renewal Act of 1998 08/26/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.  (All Actions)
06/25/1998 H.R.4174 To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority. 06/25/1998 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
06/16/1998 H.Con.Res.284 Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1998, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1999, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003. 06/16/1998 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
03/17/1998 H.R.3456 Personal Retirement Savings Account Act of 1998 03/17/1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
11/28/1997 H.R.3045 Surface Transportation and Transit Empowerment Act 11/28/1997 Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.  (All Actions)
11/06/1997 H.R.1172 United States Armed Forces in Bosnia Protection Act of 1997 11/06/1997 See H.R.1119.  (All Actions)
09/11/1997 H.R.2462 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the taxable income of each spouse of a married couple to be taxed using either the rates applicable to single filers or the rates applicable to joint returns. 09/11/1997 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/05/1997 H.Con.Res.84 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 1998 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. 06/05/1997 Senate agreed to conference report by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-22. Record Vote No: 96.  (All Actions)
Total: 2048
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
12/28/2000 H.R.3594 Installment Tax Correction Act of 2000
11/09/2000 H.J.Res.102 Recognizing that the Birmingham Pledge has made a significant contribution in fostering racial harmony and reconciliation in the United States and around the world, and for other purposes.
11/08/2000 H.R.5613 To require an extension of the comment periods relating to certain proposed rules.
11/07/2000 H.R.4853 To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1568 South Glen Road in South Euclid, Ohio, as the "Arnold C. D'Amico Station".
11/06/2000 H.R.4315 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3695 Green Road in Beachwood, Ohio, as the "Larry Small Post Office Building".
11/01/2000 H.R.5057 Shambala Wild Animal Protection Act of 2000
10/25/2000 H.Con.Res.426 Concerning the violence in the Middle East. Passed Not Voting
10/18/2000 H.R.4521 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to authorize and provide funding for rehabilitation of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, to authorize funds for maintenance of utilities related to the Park, and for other purposes.
10/17/2000 H.Res.635 Calling on the President to take all appropriate action within his power to provide relief from injury caused by steel imports and to immediately request the United States International Trade Commission to commence an expedited investigation for positive adjustment under section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974 of those steel imports.
10/11/2000 H.R.1441 Truth in Employment Act of 1999
10/04/2000 H.R.534 Motor Vehicle Franchise Contract Arbitration Fairness Act of 2000
09/29/2000 H.R.2710 National Law Enforcement Museum Act
09/19/2000 H.R.4040 Long-Term Care Security Act
09/07/2000 H.R.8 Death Tax Elimination Act of 2000
09/05/2000 H.R.4079 To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a comprehensive fraud audit of the Department of Education. Passed Not Voting
07/27/2000 H.Con.Res.388 Recognizing the historic significance of the 100th anniversary of the AAA Ohio Motorists Association, and extending best wishes for the continued success of the organization.
07/27/2000 H.R.3591 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of the Congress to former President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy Reagan in recognition of their service to the Nation. Passed Not Voting
07/26/2000 H.R.4976 Middle East Peace Process Support Act
07/24/2000 H.R.1283 Asbestos Compensation Act of 2000
07/20/2000 H.R.4711 Community Economic Adjustment Act of 2000
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