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John Kasich: “I'm not going to be a pin cushion or marshmallow, but I'm also not going to spend my time trying to trash other people.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
I'm not going to be a pin cushion or marshmallow, but I'm also not going to spend my time trying to trash other people.
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John Kasich
Republican · Ohio

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John Kasich emphasizes his approach to campaigning positively while still defending himself.

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