2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

John Kasich for America Makes Delaware Primary Ballot

John Kasich for America Makes Delaware Primary Ballot 

Today Gov. John Kasich's presidential campaign filed the necessary paperwork to appear on the Delaware primary ballot. 

With the addition of Delaware, John Kasich is on the ballot in 43 states and territories.

Said Governor Kasich, "I'm really looking forward to campaigning in Delaware and expanding our ground operations in these final months before the state's primary election. We truly have a 50-state strategy, and it's exciting to grow our national organization."

John Kasich Launches Two New TV Ads Across South Carolina

John Kasich Launches Two New TV Ads Across South Carolina
 
Today John Kasich’s presidential campaign committee began airing two new ads in TV markets across South Carolina.
 
"Healing" informs America of John Kasich's motivation for running for the nation's highest office:  He believes the Lord put us on this earth to use the gifts that we've been given to bring about a healing.
 
"100 Days" points to John Kasich's record of results and lays out his agenda for the first 100 days of his presidency.
 
"Healing"
 
Transcript of America: "Healing"
 
My father was a postman that told me "Johnny, you stand on your own two feet. You go out there and change the world."
 
My parents were killed by a drunk driver, but my parents did not die in vain.
 
I was transformed. I discovered my purpose by discovering the Lord.
 
I believe the Lord put us on this earth to use the gifts that we've been given to bring about a healing.
 
And that's the motivation for me.


"100 Days"
 
Transcript of America: "100 Days"
 
The first 100 days. John Kasich will make them count.
 
Cut taxes to create jobs, freeze regulations, enforce a balanced budget plan and secure the border.
 
John Kasich always gets it done and leaves no one behind.
No excuses, no surrender.
 
"If I get elected president, head out tomorrow and buy a seat belt, because there's going to be so much happening in the first 100 days, it's going to make your head spin and we're going to move America forward."
 
America. Buckle. Up.

South Carolina State Rep. Donna Hicks Endorses John Kasich for President

South Carolina State Rep. Donna Hicks Endorses John Kasich for President
 
Today South Carolina State Representative Donna Hicks announced she has joined Governor John Kasich's presidential campaign as a member of the Kasich for America Steering Committee.
 
Said Hicks, "From my work in the legislature and as a small-business owner, I know that experience is the number-one ingredient for making a strong and effective leader. John Kasich’s impressive record as a budget-balancer in Congress and as twice-elected Governor of Ohio is more than enough to convince me that he has the experience and history of accomplishment we so sorely need in the White House.”
 
With her endorsement of John Kasich’s campaign, Hicks joins the ranks of fellow State Representatives Chip Limehouse, Jeffrey Bradley and Gary Clary; as well as State Senators Paul Campbell, Jr., Ray Cleary and Greg Gregory in supporting his candidacy.
 
A Boiling Springs resident and business owner, Hicks has twice been elected to the South Carolina House as representative from Spartanburg County.
 
Said Kasich, “As a long-time community leader in upstate South Carolina and respected voice in the state legislature, Donna Hicks is a key addition to our Kasich for America team. Our team in the Upstate is already strong, and today it grows even stronger. I'm thrilled to have her on my side as we take our message to South Carolina voters.”

Michigan State University Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich in East Lansing on Monday, February 15, 2016

Michigan State University Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich in East Lansing on Monday, February 15, 2016

When:
Monday, February 15, 2016 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (EST)

Where:
Michigan State University Union, Lake Huron Room
49 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/michigan-state-university-town-hall-w-gov-john-kasich-tickets-21530606624

Event Details:

Please join Ohio Gov. John Kasich for a special event at Michigan State University w/ Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan House Tom Leonard & MSU College Republicans.

Thank you!

Doors Open: 3:00pm
Program Begins: 3:30pm

Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia on Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Town Hall with Gov. John Kasich at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia on Wednesday, February 17, 2016

When:
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (EST)

Where:
George Mason University - The Hub
10423 Rivanna River Way
Fairfax, VA 22030

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fairfax-town-hall-w-gov-john-kasich-tickets-21523023944

Event Details:

Please join Ohio Gov. John Kasich for a special Town Hall event in Fairfax.

Doors Open: 9:30am
Program Begins: 10:00am

Pre-Debate Rally with Gov. John Kasich at Mutt's BBQ in Mauldin, South Carolina on Saturday, February 13, 2016

Meet & Greet with Gov. John Kasich at Mutt's BBQ in Mauldin, South Carolina on Saturday, February 13, 2016

When:
Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EST)

Where:
Mutt's BBQ
214 East Butler Rd
Mauldin, SC 29662

Hosted By:
Kasich for America

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/greenville-pre-debate-rally-w-gov-john-kasich-and-former-clemson-quarterback-tajh-boyd-tickets-21489497666

Event Details:

Please join Ohio Gov. John Kasich for a special Meet & Greet in Mauldin.

Tickets are not required for this event but we'd appreciate your RSVP. Thank you!

Doors Open: 12:00pm
Program Begins: 12:30pm

John Kasich Campaign Statement on New Hampshire Republican Primary Results

KASICH'S STRONG FINISH IN NEW HAMPSHIRE SHOWS THE POWER OF A POSITIVE, CONSERVATIVE MESSAGE
 
Tonight in New Hampshire Governor John Kasich took a major step toward winning the Republican nomination with a strong, second place finish in the New Hampshire Republican primary.  
 
Kasich's dominant finish came despite being outspent by millions and having more than $7 million in negative ads targeted at him by those he overcame.  Ulimately what carried the day, however, was Kasich's positive, conservative vision of bringing people together to create a jobs-friendly climate, rein-in Washington and move America forward.
 
“Governor Kasich is now the leading governor in the race and the only one with a realistic chance at the nomination,” said Senior Strategist John Weaver. “He showed that a conservative with a positive message will succeed and, in fact, that’s the only way for Republicans to win the White House. As the governor of Ohio he knows how to do it.”
 
Kasich is leaving for South Carolina tonight where he will hit the ground running leading up to the state's Feb. 20 primary.  He is now in a key position to accumulate delegates in the early primary calendar before winning Michigan and taking the nomination battle to the Midwest, the home turf where he will win the nomination.
 
John Kasich is a successful, conservative governor from a key swing state who knows how to bring people together and solve problems without leaving anyone behind.  Not only did he work with Ohioans to turn around their state, cut taxes by $5 billion and create 400,000 private sector jobs, he won re-election with 64 percent of the vote.  With 18 years on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee, he has more national security experience than any other candidate and is the only candidate to successfully balance budgets at both the state and federal levels.  
 
John Kasich is a change agent with the record, experience and proven ability to bring people together that America needs.  He will hit the ground running as president on Day One.

Gov. John Kasich to Campaign in Michigan on February 15-16, 2016 *Updated

Gov. John Kasich to Campaign in Michigan on February 15-16, 2016 *Updated
 
Next week, February 15-16, Gov. John Kasich will be in Michigan for campaign events across the state. Below is a list of those events.
 
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15

See addition below:
 
Event: Ottawa County Town Hall w/ Sen. Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, former Congressman Pete Hoekstra, GVSU College Republicans, and Ottawa County GOP

Date: Monday, February 15th
Time: Doors open at 9:30AM - Program begins at 10:00AM
Location: Grand Valley State University, Kirkhof Center – Pere Marquette Room, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
RSVP or learn more: Kasich-OttawaCounty.eventbrite.com

Event: Michigan State University Event w/ Speaker Pro Tempore of the Michigan House Tom Leonard & MSU College Republicans
Date: Monday, February 15th
Time: Doors open at 3:00PM - Program begins at 3:30PM
Location: Lake Huron Room, MSU Union, 49 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
RSVP or learn more: Kasich-MichiganState.eventbrite.com
 
Event: Macomb County Town Hall
Date: Monday, February 15th
Time: Doors open at 6:00PM - Program begins at 6:30PM
Location: Macomb County GOP HQ, 13441 Hall Rd, Utica, MI 48315
RSVP or learn more: Kasich-MacombCounty.eventbrite.com
 
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
 
Event: Oakland/Wayne County Town Hall
Date: Tuesday, February 16th
Time: Doors open at 9:30AM - Program begins at 10:00AM
Location: Livonia GOP Field Office, 33462 W. Seven Mile Rd., Livonia, MI 48152
RSVP or learn more: Kasich-OaklandWayne.eventbrite.com

John Kasich Wins the First Vote in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

KASICH WINS THE FIRST VOTES IN THE NATION'S FIRST PRIMARY

Voting at Midnight, Dixville Notch's Nine Voters Send a Big Message

Ohio Gov. John Kasich's march to the White House began tonight in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire when the first voters in the nation's first primary chose him to be the Republican candidate for President.

Kasich worked hard for the Dixville Notch vote and was one of the few candidates to make the long trek to New Hampshire's North Country to campaign.  He later called each of Dixville Notch's voters to personally ask them for their support.

"It is an honor to earn the support of people who celebrate democracy as faithfully and famously as the voters in Dixville Notch.  New Hampshire rewards hard work and a positive campaign and that defines what our team has done here. We're going to work hard until all the polls close to continue our success throughout New Hampshire and then take the campaign to South Carolina and beyond," said Kasich.

What They Are Saying About John Kasich at the ABC New Hampshire Debate

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT KASICH'S NEW HAMPSHIRE DEBATE PERFORMANCE
 
Joe Scarborough ‏@JoeNBC
John Kasich has a winning demeanor tonight. NH independents and moderates are going to be attracted to his performance. #FITN
 
Rich Lowry@RichLowry
Kasich with a perfectly calibrated pitch to his NH audience
 
Ron FournierVerified account ‏@ron_fournier
Kasich makes too much sense
 
Hugh Hewitt ‏@hughhewitt
Very solid debate Q's from all @ABC panelists. Winner is @JohnKasich I think, but @marcorubio gets silver and @JebBush bronze.
 
Aiken Co For Kasich ‏@AikenCo4Kasich
Can we please hear from someone that can run this country without being a jerk? #Kasichcan
 
Joe Scarborough ‏@JoeNBC
Kasich on fire.
 
@NBCNightlyNews
John Kasich: The president is not a king; executive orders should be done in consultation with the Congress. #GOPDebate
 
Hugh Hewitt
.@JohnKasich having his moment
 
Newt Gingrich ‏@newtgingrich
Kasich correctly identifies big danger of nuclear sales by north korea
 
Susan Page ‏@SusanPage
A good night for governors: @johnKasich (rational voice) @jebBush (more engaged than past) @GovChristie Christie (brutal punches at Rubio).
 
Mike Memoli ‏@mikememoli  
Answer to Trump's view of winning? @JohnKasich: "We need more win-wins in America."
 
Newt Gingrich ‏@newtgingrich
Kasich was brilliant deal maker in balancing the federal budget for four years. I was there and he was brilliant and persistent.