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What is John Kasich’s Net Worth?

John Kasich, a former television host, American politician, and investment banker, has a net worth of $10 million. He served as a member of the Ohio Senate from 1979 to 1982 and as a member of the U.S House of Representatives from 1983 to 2001, where he also served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee. Kasich became the 69th Governor of Ohio in 2011.

In addition to his political career, Kasich has worked as a commentator on the Fox News Channel and hosted the television series Heartland with John Kasich from 2001 to 2007. He also worked in the private sector as a managing director at Lehman Brothers.

Kasich ran for the Republican presidential nomination in both 2000 and 2016, but was unsuccessful in both attempts.

Early Life and Education

John Kasich was born on May 13, 1952 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania to John Sr. and Anne. His father was of Czech ancestry while his mother was of Croatian heritage.

For his higher education, Kasich moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend the Ohio State University, from which he graduated in 1974 with a BA in political science.

Early Career in Politics

After graduating from OSU, John Kasich worked as a researcher for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission. He then served as an administrative assistant to state senator Buz Lukens from 1975 to 1978. Kasich later ran for Ohio State Senate, defeating Democratic incumbent Robert O’Shaughnessy and serving in the 15th senatorial district for four years.

John Kasich’s Political Career

John Kasich served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1983 to 2001, representing Ohio’s 12th congressional district. During his time in Congress, he was a member of the House Armed Services Committee and was known for his hawkish views. In 1993, Kasich became the ranking Republican member of the House Budget Committee and introduced his own healthcare reform plan to counter President Clinton’s. After Republicans regained control of Congress in 1994, Kasich became chair of the House Budget Committee and introduced a welfare reform bill that was signed into law. In 1997, he was the primary architect of the Balanced Budget Act and the following year, he voted to impeach President Clinton.

John Kasich’s Political Career

John Kasich announced his candidacy for governor of Ohio in 2009 and won the 2010 election, defeating Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland. He was reelected in 2014, defeating Democrat Ed FitzGerald, and served until the end of his term in 2018.

John Kasich’s Presidential Campaigns

John Kasich first ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2000, but dropped out due to inadequate fundraising. He made a second attempt in 2016, positioning himself as an experienced alternative to Donald Trump. However, with his campaign struggling, Kasich ultimately dropped out of the race.

Private Sector Work

From 2001 to 2007, Kasich hosted his own Fox News Channel show, “Heartland with John Kasich,” and occasionally filled in for Bill O’Reilly on “The O’Reilly Factor.” He also served on various company boards, such as Norvax and Invacare, and worked as a managing director at Lehman Brothers until the firm’s bankruptcy in 2008.

John Kasich’s Political Stances

John Kasich is considered a semi-moderate Republican who rejects far-right extremism but remains firmly conservative. He opposes abortion and LGBTQ rights, and has been involved in efforts to despoil the environment. Kasich has supported unpopular foreign policies, such as the invasion of Iraq and the US drone program. On other issues, he has mixed views. He voted for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 but against the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act and signed bills making it easier for Ohio citizens to access firearms. Kasich supports an easier path to citizenship for undocumented migrants and endorsed Joe Biden for president in 2020.

Personal Life of John Kasich

John Kasich married Mary Lee Griffith in 1975 but got divorced in 1980. Later, in 1997, he tied the knot with business executive Karen Waldbillig and has twin daughters named Reese and Emma. He was raised in the Roman Catholic faith but started embracing Anglicanism after his parents were killed in a car accident in 1987. Kasich is a member of the conservative Anglican church St. Augustine’s in Westerville, Ohio.

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