What They're Saying About John Kasich at the #GOPDebate in Cleveland, Ohio on August 6, 2015

ICYMI: Ohio Gov. John Kasich Receives Praise for Debate Performance
 
John Kasich Is Stealing Jeb Bush's Thunder
National Journal - August 7, 2015
By Josh Kraushaar
At the inaugural GOP presidential debate, a swing-state governor with a record of reforms and a message of economic mobility made his mark. Entering the debate stage to loud applause, the experienced GOP executive touted his brand of compassionate conservatism. He disarmed skeptics of his free-wheeling speaking style, coming prepared with crisp talking points advocating his governing record.

That governor wasn't former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. It was current Ohio Gov. John Kasich.
"Kasich is killing it. Hopeful. Uplifting. Optimistic. And he has an appeal to those who think the GOP doesn't care," tweeted Ari Fleischer, former spokesman for George W. Bush.
If there's one immediate consequence of the hyped first Republican presidential debate, it's that millions of American viewers will be learning about many GOP candidates after knowing little about them beforehand. And one of those lesser-known but highly-accomplished candidates is Kasich, the two-term governor of the politically-pivotal battleground state.

John Kasich’s Standout Performance in GOP Debate
The Wall Street Journal - August 7, 2015
By Linda Killian
The crowd favorite Thursday was Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who got into the race less than a month ago. His solid performance included offering one of the most cohesive visions articulated for what he thinks needs to be done in this country and why he wants to be president.

Debate coach: Why Kasich was fantastic
CNN - August 7, 2015
By Ed Lee
Winner --John Kasich
Kasich was fantastic. He was confident throughout the debate. While it felt like the other candidates were in a race to one-up each other, Kasich came across as refreshingly real and authentic. His defense of simultaneously opposing gay marriage and respecting the Supreme Court's decision will be well received across the political spectrum. I expect Kasich's poll numbers to skyrocket after this performance.