Former US Senator & Ohio Governor George Voinovich Supports John Kasich for President
Today former US Senator and Ohio Governor George Voinovich announced his support for John Kasich for President. Voinovich cited Kasich's history of strong conservative leadership as the reason for his support and also agreed to serve as a delegate for Kasich at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
Voinovich issued the following statement:
"I have agreed to be a delegate for John Kasich, Ohio’s favorite son to become President of the United States. As governor, John has put together an outstanding team that has done an excellent job for the state of Ohio. In addition to John’s demonstrated executive experience, which I believe is essential for our Republican candidate for President, he brings 18 years of experience as a member of the United States House of Representatives, serving as a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the chairman of the House Budget Committee for five years. In fact, the 1997 budget agreement he wrote resulted in the budget being balanced in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000. He is the only candidate that has balanced budgets at both the state and national level.
"I have measured his written platform and contrasted it with the other written platforms submitted by other Republicans interested in winning the Republican primary and find his platform well taken. As a member of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Fix the Debt, my Number One priority for the next President of the United States is to deal with our unsustainable fiscal path, i.e. a $19 trillion national debt and budgets that will not be balanced as far as the eye can see. John’s proposal would balance the budget in eight years, and I look forward to seeing additional details on his proposal before the first Republican primary.
"I have known John Kasich for over 35 years and thought enough of him to support him in the 2000 Republican primary for President. John shares my values and is a good and decent human being that tries to give witness to the second great commandment – Love thy neighbor as thyself – which is reflected in his career as governor and a member of the United States House of Representatives. In my opinion, he possesses the integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, judgement, vision, passion, and courage that are necessary in a great leader. John Kasich is Ohio’s and my favorite son and I believe he is the most qualified Republican primary candidate to be President of the United States."
Voinovich served in the U.S. Senate from 1999-2011 and as governor from 1991-1998. He also served as mayor of Cleveland, Lieutenant Governor, Cuyahoga County commissioner, Cuyahoga County auditor, and a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is regarded as a leading fiscal conservative and a student of effective management who shephered Cleveland out of bankruptcy and helped Ohioans restore the state's economy.
