John Kasich

An American soldier carrying equipment walks past an American flag at Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey, as U.S. Air Force war planes are used against ISIS.

How ISIS, Paris And San Bernardino Have Changed The Republican Race

8:33pm December 15, 2015

by Don Gonyea

National security and terrorism have been a top issue for Republicans, but they have gained even more importance after the Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., attacks.

Donald Trump's direct message on bombing ISIS seemed to resonate louder than all the others.

Why 'Bomb The S*** Out Of Them' Sounds Pretty Good To A Lot Of Voters Right Now

1:12pm November 19, 2015

by Mara Liasson

Pundits have been wrongly predicting Donald Trump's downfall in the presidential race for months. The latest conventional wisdom says that after Paris, he will fade. But that might be very wrong.

Candidates Go On Air, Raise Money In Response To Paris Attacks, Refugee Crisis

2:37pm November 18, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The issue of whether to allow Syrian refugees to relocate to the U.S. has become a top issue in this weekend's bitter Louisiana governor's race. Presidential hopefuls also have ads out on the debate.

Ohio Governor John Kasich speaking at the National Press Club Tuesday.

Kasich: 'Reasonable' To 'Pause' Resettlement Of Syrian Refugees

8:13pm November 17, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Ohio governor and 2016 GOP presidential hopeful outlined his foreign policy agenda in an interview with NPR, saying, "I think it is absolutely critical to invite our moderate Muslim friends."

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In February of 1999, Kasich and his wife, Karen, walked a snowy street in Merrimack, N.H., handing out fliers for what was then a cutting-edge tool in political campaigns: a website.

John Kasich Is Partying Like It's 1999

3:12pm September 21, 2015

by Jason Moon

The candidate's message and even the way he interacts with voters are strikingly similar to his 1999 campaign, but his tastes in music have changed.

People can now contribute to presidential campaigns with just a few taps on a smartphone.

#Cashtag: Twitter To Allow Direct Campaign Contributions

2:51pm September 18, 2015

by Scott Detrow

The announcement is welcome news for political campaigns, which all want to make it as seamless as possible for supporters to turn over their money and personal information.

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Donald Trump continues to lead in the polls and on Sunday released his first policy position â a conservative proposal on immigration.

What's In Donald Trump's Immigration Plan And How It Could Affect The GOP

8:57am August 18, 2015

by Asma Khalid

Donald Trump made headlines with his comments deriding some Mexican immigrants as "rapists." His first detailed policy proposal (on immigration) would build a wall and end birthright citizenship.

Republican presidential candidates, from left, Lindsey Graham, Ben Carson, John Kasich, Chris Christie, Bobby Jindal, Jeb Bush, Scott Walker and Rick Santorum speak among themselves after a forum Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Manchester, N.H.

Politics & Government

Who's In, Who's Out: Selection Day For The GOP Presidential Debate

10:07pm August 04, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

Donald Trump is on top, followed by Jeb Bush and Scott Walker. Chris Christie and John Kasich barely make it in, while Rick Perry misses the cutoff for the main debate stage.

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.

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

11:13am June 05, 2015

by Don Gonyea

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.

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.

Politics & Government

Now, Ben Carson Leads In A Republican Poll

4:54pm May 14, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

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