Lately, the establishment of the Republican party has tried to bill former Ohio governor John Kasich as the sane alternative to the asinine Donald Trump and the creepy Ted Cruz. Pundits have said that the latter two candidates are destroying all credibility that the party holds and, as such, the establishment is backing Kasich. However, while Kasich may appear to be a decent guy, he will not save the party. Here's why.
1. His chances of winning the nomination
First and foremost, Kasich is trailing Trump and Cruz in the polls. With only 144 delegates, he would need 104 percent of the remaining delegates in order to secure the nomination. Yes, you read that right: 104 percent. Unless there is a contested convention, he has absolutely no chance of becoming the Republican candidate. Most likely, the party's candidate will be Trump or Cruz, leaving the "savior" in the gate.
2. His views on abortion
Like most people—Republican or otherwise—Kasich denounced Trump when the latter stated that women who have abortions should be punished. In response, Kasich said: "Of course, women shouldn't be punished." Still, he opposes all abortions except in "specific cases such as rape." However, as governor of Ohio, he defunded Planned Parenthood, causing many facilities to close down, and thus restrict women's access to abortions and other medical services.
Though women will not face criminal prosecution for abortion, because of their limited access to clinics they will, most likely, be forced to carry their rapists' babies to term. How is that not punishing women? Furthermore, Planned Parenthood does more than abortions. They perform mammograms, various cancer screenings and they educate women about their reproductive health.
3. His views on -- well, everything
Here's a taste: He voted YES to banning gay adoptions, and ending preferential treatment by race in college admissions. He says Bible stories are fact, and believes that separating church and state is a "goofy misinterpretation." He also believes Ohio "won" with fracking, and that climate change is unproven. He supports Saudi Arabia, and the banning of Syrian refugees. He even voted YES on decreasing the waiting period for guns from three days to one, and opposes all restrictions on the right to bear arms.
The list goes on and on. But it all goes to show that Kasich, while appearing to be a sane person, is simply Trump and Cruz, except with a less abrasive facade. If you have any sense you'll vote Democratic in November, because the GOP is only trying to hold us back.
