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He doesn't like Trump and we need more republicans like him to vote for Biden? LisaL Aug 2020 #1
Yup and it is symbolic of Biden's pledge of bringing unity. hlthe2b Aug 2020 #8
This! Thekaspervote Aug 2020 #40
and it can help us with Ohio. still_one Aug 2020 #11
+1... If it flips 1 or 10 or 100 republicans it's worth it.. nt mitch96 Aug 2020 #27
That is how I see it... FarPoint Aug 2020 #36
Winning Ohio is possible...it is about unity. Demsrule86 Aug 2020 #2
Is Sherrod Brown on the speakers list? dlk Aug 2020 #15
He hates Trump and all he stands for. nt doc03 Aug 2020 #3
Because Kasich wants to be president in 2024 Botany Aug 2020 #4
And you think speaking at our convention is going to help him to achieve that goal? LisaL Aug 2020 #5
I think he does. leftieNanner Aug 2020 #13
Bingo! Absolutely. 50 Shades Of Blue Aug 2020 #67
Exactly. OnDoutside Aug 2020 #14
Yes. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2020 #19
Yes, John will try to sell the idea that he can work "with both sides." Botany Aug 2020 #26
But you and/or Kasich are underestimating the rabid Repub primary electorate Hav Aug 2020 #28
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 Huntsman losing the Republican Primary for another run at Governor JI7 Aug 2020 #58
Like Miller, the problem for Kasich is repukes want nothing to do with him . So why are we giving Doremus Aug 2020 #73
Trump supporters don't care about that stuff JI7 Aug 2020 #51
Exactly he's all about himself Tribetime Aug 2020 #71
I don't have a problem with it. Mz Pip Aug 2020 #6
That's exactly what I think is going on. LisaL Aug 2020 #10
It's a big shout out that Democrats are willing to reach out and work with opponents Brother Buzz Aug 2020 #7
It's good. Take the win. underpants Aug 2020 #9
The Democrats are going for moderate Republican voters disgusted by Trump. sop Aug 2020 #12
I agree to a point leftieNanner Aug 2020 #16
To help pull-in some Independents? Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #17
One issue with your comment - the question mark!!!! rufus dog Aug 2020 #61
Yes, and Kasich describes himself as a conservative Republican. Laffy Kat Aug 2020 #69
Absolutely. This is a play for Independents. Especially Ohio Independents. Midnight Writer Aug 2020 #70
don't know, don't care. stillcool Aug 2020 #18
An evangelizing convert can be very powerful JDC Aug 2020 #20
I'd take Romney too. gulliver Aug 2020 #21
Doesn't bother me a bit BannonsLiver Aug 2020 #22
I am sorry you haven't figured it out SiliconValley_Dem Aug 2020 #23
Because he's supporting Joe Biden... brooklynite Aug 2020 #24
This is about family. Kasich can vote for whomever he choses dlk Aug 2020 #25
This is not about family; this is about winning the Presidential Election brooklynite Aug 2020 #41
It is both dlk Aug 2020 #56
It's not about family, it's about winning an election which includes Ohio JI7 Aug 2020 #53
If you know anything about Republicans, and I know many, dlk Aug 2020 #57
Kasich himself is a conservative Republican supporting the democratic ticket JI7 Aug 2020 #59
Trump's corruption wasn't exactly a secret before Republicans made him their nominee dlk Aug 2020 #63
Kasich didn't support Trump in 2016 either JI7 Aug 2020 #65
Wasn't it Zell Miller who switched and spoke at RNC? Roland99 Aug 2020 #29
Yes. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2020 #31
Which Republican convention did he speak at? dlk Aug 2020 #34
2004. Zell Miller was a Democratic Senator who spoke at RNC Roland99 Aug 2020 #35
Zell Miller and Chris Matthews. What a great exchange that was. I don't remember it exactly but it monmouth4 Aug 2020 #37
He wanted to duel with Matthews. It was really unhinged. Drunken Irishman Aug 2020 #49
HA! I remember now, what a hoot that ole man was. Unhinged was it exactly..LOL. n/t monmouth4 Aug 2020 #52
We Georgians called him Zig Zag Zell. N/T CottonBear Aug 2020 #39
I think those who pretend to be so disgusted about this Hav Aug 2020 #30
What does this have to do with attacking Democrats? dlk Aug 2020 #32
Some would prefer these people support Trump like Joe Rogan is doing JI7 Aug 2020 #50
I know right Kamala4TheWin Aug 2020 #38
Kasich will likely bring in more votes than Beto and Julian combined StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #44
Free food? Baclava Aug 2020 #42
Because he can probably convince some Republicans to vote for Biden StarfishSaver Aug 2020 #43
Because we're trying to win an election DrToast Aug 2020 #45
I agree. He should not have been invited. I would have preferred to ecstatic Aug 2020 #46
Exactly dlk Aug 2020 #47
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
Who cares. Biden being President is what matters JI7 Aug 2020 #60
Because Kasich supports and will vote for Joe Biden even though they disagree in issues JI7 Aug 2020 #55
Is he our Zell Miller? aikoaiko Aug 2020 #62
In the make up of the GOP of the past 20 years, Kasich is a moderate. Progressive Jones Aug 2020 #64
It's a fine idea. Music Man Aug 2020 #66
Kasich is a poor choice dlk Aug 2020 #72
I'm fine with it. This election transcends regular party politics Crunchy Frog Aug 2020 #68
I want him to speak. They had their Joementum and Zell Spit Balls. themaguffin Aug 2020 #74
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