The Columbus Dispatch reported that in response to Governor Strickland blaming the Senate (mostly Republicans) for filibustering extending unemployment benefits John Kasich agreed with Strickland.
John Kasich agreed that the Republicans are wrong to oppose extending unemployment.
JOHN KASICH OPPOSES FELLOW OHIO GOPer/HOUSE MINORITY LEADER JOHN BOEHNER’s VOTE TO EXTEND UNEMPLOYMENT FURTHER.
Asked whether Kasich opposes or supports an extension of unemployment benefits, Rob Nichols, campaign spokesman, said in an email that "John believes that it needs to be extended." He offered no further explanation.
In other news, John Kasich’s campaign will walkback unemployment statement in 3…. 2….. 1….
Either that or Matt Naugle’s head is about to explode given his Tweet earlier today.
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