posted on Mar, 16 2016 @ 02:06 PM
a reply to:
frostie I don't really know, Frostie. There's the argument for a Democrat, Hillary, with three Supreme Court
justices up for nomination during the next presidential cycle, whereby these officials will be Democrats and stand by party values for decades to
come. That's a good argument despite the candidate being godawful Hillary.
But, that's just it...godawful Hillary will be president and that's a terrible idea.
Kasich is moderate so maybe he picks moderate justices and governs with a balanced hand... his record says that's likely the case (despite some
serious errors in judgement like sending Ohio manufacturing jobs overseas).
I really don't know what other Democrats are thinking but in numerous conversations with friends & family (all Democrats, yay New England) everyone
agrees Kasich is normal, an adult among Republican children, and appears to be a decent family man who is moderate.
ETA: As a Massachusetts resident in a heavily blue state we have no problem electing moderate Republicans to our highest office as our current
Governor Baker and Governor Romney before him (and others before those two gentlemen). My point is moderate Republicans tend to do well with Democrats
interested in progressive social and local issues, but are conservative on budgets, jobs, and family values (while adhering to separation of church
and state... sorry Bible Belt folks it's in the Constitution) . Kasich appears to be in the same vein as past Republican governors who do well with
Democrats as well.
edit on 16-3-2016 by Jason88 because: (no reason given)
edit on 16-3-2016 by Jason88 because: (no reason given)