Former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich defended his decision to speak at the forthcoming Democratic National Convention in support of presumptive Democratic presidential nominees Joe Biden
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Kasich did not support President Trump in 2016, but he did not go so far as to support Democratic nominees Hillary Clinton
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“The reason I have not supported Trump lately is that I was afraid he would be a divider and not a unifier … unfortunately, because I have seen him for the last 3 1/2 years now, he is that continues, and I do not think the country is doing well when we are divided, “Kasich said Monday on CNN’s” Out Front ”
“I had to seek my conscience when the Democrats asked me to speak, I had to think about it, and I believe we need a new direction. We just can not go on as we go, “he added.
I’ll talk to the #DNC Convention because I believe America needs to go in a different direction.
I have sought my conscience and I believe the best way forward is for change – to bring unity where division has been. And to bring healing to America. pic.twitter.com/sfnBGBF3kG
– John Kasich (@JohnKasich) 11 August 2020
Kasich is scheduled to speak on Monday, the first day of the convention.
The former GOP governor said he disagreed with Biden on some issues, but said at the end of the day that he sees Biden as a ‘man of faith’ with a history of bringing people together.
“He can restore citizenship,” Kasich said. ‘And I do not think he will go hard left, I think he is a pretty tough man. That I am pleased with the fact that he will be our leader. ”
Kasich is also urging other Republicans to come out in support of Biden in his campaign against Trump.
“Take off your partisan hat and vote based on what your conscience tells you about the future of your country, not only for yourself but also for your children,” he said.
The former governor also dismissed concerns about rejection by his party over his decision to support Biden at the convention.
“I’m a Republican, but the Republican Party has always been my car, but never my master,” he said. “You have to do what you think is good in your heart, and I’m comfortable here.”
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