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In reply to the discussion: Can anyone explain why John Kasich is speaking at the Democratic convention? [View all]Progressive Jones
(6,011 posts)64. In the make up of the GOP of the past 20 years, Kasich is a moderate.
Moderate Republicans hate Trump. They also hate the low ratings of the current GOP in Congress.
Like it, or not, this nation is going to need help from both sides of the aisle to right the ship.
Not just in regards to the Trump mess, but for years down the road.
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Can anyone explain why John Kasich is speaking at the Democratic convention? [View all]
dlk
Aug 2020
OP
And you think speaking at our convention is going to help him to achieve that goal?
LisaL
Aug 2020
#5
You might be right and I think John knows that Trump "won" the 2016 primary w/help from Russia too.
Botany
Aug 2020
#33
Like Miller, the problem for Kasich is repukes want nothing to do with him . So why are we giving
Doremus
Aug 2020
#73
It's a big shout out that Democrats are willing to reach out and work with opponents
Brother Buzz
Aug 2020
#7
Absolutely. This is a play for Independents. Especially Ohio Independents.
Midnight Writer
Aug 2020
#70
Trump's corruption wasn't exactly a secret before Republicans made him their nominee
dlk
Aug 2020
#63
Zell Miller and Chris Matthews. What a great exchange that was. I don't remember it exactly but it
monmouth4
Aug 2020
#37
HA! I remember now, what a hoot that ole man was. Unhinged was it exactly..LOL. n/t
monmouth4
Aug 2020
#52
No thanks, I would rather try to win an election which includes Ohio's electoral votes
JI7
Aug 2020
#54
F*ck Kasich. If Biden wins Kasich will attack him nonstop beginning on Inauguration Day.
BamaRefugee
Aug 2020
#48
Because Kasich supports and will vote for Joe Biden even though they disagree in issues
JI7
Aug 2020
#55
In the make up of the GOP of the past 20 years, Kasich is a moderate.
Progressive Jones
Aug 2020
#64