Ohio Gov. Kasich Is 16th Notable Entry Into GOP Race
By Julie Carr Smyth, July 21, 2015
Big Story AP
Big Story AP
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Saying "big ideas change the world," Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination Tuesday and set about trying to distinguish himself in a bustling contest with other high achievers.
Kasich, 63, launched his campaign at Ohio State University before a crowd of 2,000 at an event marking the entry of a strong-willed and sometimes abrasive governor in a nomination race now with 16 notable Republicans.
"I am here to ask you for your prayers, for your support, for your efforts because I have decided to run for president," Kasich said in a scattered speech packed with family anecdotes, historical references and a pitch for his well-rounded resume.
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