John Kasich steps down from US Presidential race

 

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich has dropped out of the US Presidential race. John in an address from Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday evening made the decision which all but...

assures Donald Trump’s position as the GOP nominee. In his words:

“I have always said that the Lord has a purpose for me, as he has for everyone. And as I suspend my campaign today, I have renewed faith, deeper faith that the Lord will show me the way forward and fulfill the purpose of my life,” Kasich said.

He thanked everyone who volunteered for his campaign and outlined the joys that come from campaigning for the nation’s highest office.

“My mother used to always say, ‘Don’t forget the volunteers, Johnny.’ They were always the ones who gave me the fuel, the octane,” he said.

Choking up at some points, Kasich praised the many states he visited and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet so many supporters across the nation. 

“When we hit our 100th town hall, it was remarkable. Those beautiful towns,” he said.

“We all remember that hug in South Carolina from that young man,” he said. “He just wanted to give me a hug … and the country marveled.”

Kasich said that humans are hardwired to help others and receive help in kind: “It’s a virtuous circle.”

“The spirit, the essence of America, lies in the hearts and souls of us,” he said. “You see, some missed this message: It wasn’t sexy. It wasn’t a great sound bite.”

“Our strategy has been and continues to be one that involves winning the nomination at an open convention,” the memo reads in part.