Kasich: if all you focus on in life is what's in it for me, you're a loser. You are a big-time loser

[PsychoBabble]

“There are more and more independents because of the squabbling,” he continued. “What's at risk here to Democrats is you can't turn your back on these people. And to Republicans, you need to invite Democrats in because we're talking about lives.”

Failing to work together to improve America’s health care system, Kasich added, could have dire consequences.

“All this consumption with who gains politically — you know, life is short,” Kasich said. “And if all you focus on in life is what's in it for me, you're a loser. You are a big-time loser. And this country better be careful we're not losing the soul of our country because we play politics and we forget people who are in need.”

http://www.politico.com/story/2017/03/kasich-political-parties-are-disintegrating-235974

[True Dough]

1. There's room in the tent for Dennis Kasich

Among the Republicans, he stands out as someone with half-decent morals.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

4. No, there isn't.

[True Dough]

13. I don't hold out for the "perfect ones"

I work with the ones who show some forward thinking on issues that play in our favor. That's how things get done. Shut the door to everyone, particularly when the Republicans control the White House, the Senate and Congress and see how far that takes you.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

24. Kasich is a right-winger. That's the bottom line. Can't trust any of 'em.

Especially with women's health.

[we can do it]

27. He's a lying sack of shit trying to appear sane and moderate.

[pnwmom]

38. He doesn't for Dems who know him well -- those in Ohio. n/t

[golfguru]

2. Easy for you to say Kasich!

You lost big time in the primaries.
Ohio did not or could not bail you out.
SO you trying to glorify losing?

[50 Shades Of Blue]

3. Wolf in sheep's clothing

[LOL Lib]

7. Maybe so, but better than the dregs we are dealing with.

The fact that he lost is because he isn't radical enough for the current GOP standard.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

11. That's not saying much - and it's not enough for me.

[LOL Lib]

15. Ok, I hear you, but you don't honestly think he's worse than the treasonous rats

we currently are dealing with do you? If so, please enlighten me. I don't live in OH, so I don't know everything he has done in the past.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

19. I don't think he's worse - I just don't think he's any better!

[LOL Lib]

22. Good answer!

LMAO, at the end of the day he is still a Republican.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

23. Exactly - and I don't trust any of them!

[golfguru]

40. You don't think Cruz & Santorum

are more radical right than Trump?
Why did they both lose?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Amazing. Here's a Republican I can agree with, at least on this subject.

[jaysunb]

9. As we all should. Not just for country but humanity period. n/t

[58Sunliner]

20. He's a giant concern troll looking for a sucker.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. I am aware of his history. However, we do need to look for areas of agreement.

[58Sunliner]

30. Maybe, maybe not-definitely not on their terms. I find the timing suspicious.

Ryan wants dems to help fix it after it's passed. I'd call it a honey trap but what it does it poisonous.
I actually don't think we need to agree about anything with repubs supporting a treasonous administration. We need to stand back and work for the preservation of our nation.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. I wouldn't cooperate with Lyin' Ryan on ANYTHING. He's a POS.

Kasich is not cut from the exact same cloth. He seems to have a bit more humanity.

[58Sunliner]

35. He likes to think he does, it makes him feel moral.

He reminds of a child molester who pretends to care about his victims. His actions speak louder than any words. Sorry.

[Blue_true]

26. He is very anti women's reproductive rights, even though his two kids are girls.

He is virulently anti Union. He is very pro Wall Street and tax cuts for the rich. He does seem to care more for poor people than the normal republican, I give him that.

Like all republicans, he has blind spots for the "we're all in this together" reality of life.

[LOL Lib]

6. Kasich seems like a decent Republican. I would take him over Trump, Pence, Ryan, Cruz, Lil Marco

any day!

[50 Shades Of Blue]

10. Unless you're an OH woman who needs an abortion after 20 weeks.

[Scruffy1]

8. I despise him.

If he was serious he wold denounce his own party. He just want Democrats to be tarred with the same brush and make screwing the public over was a bipartisan effort.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

12. +1 Perfectly stated!

[Squinch]

14. Partial translation: Democrats, help Republicans with destruction of ACA so we can blame you later.

[dalton99a]

36. That's what it sounds to me.

[PsychoBabble]

16. Kasich or Pence?

Which would you choose?

Yes, K is a Repub. super conservative in many ways. I mostly DON'T agree with him. But he has not lost his mind like many of them ...

At least for a while, we need to consider where we draw red lines, and where we negotiate ... and with whom. We need some IMPERFECT PARTNERS. WHY?

100% of "locked out" is STILL ... locked out.

[PsychoBabble]

17. That said ...

I don't think we SHOULD help save the Reps on health care. They bought this Twinkie, they have to eat it. But we WILL need some of them to help US after they crash and burn on this ... and we need to be ready to put forth a FIXED health care model that has at least some bipartisan appeal ... until we get to the Nirvana of single payer. Don't see that happening in near future nationally.

I DO hope individual states keep after the single payer plan, so that we have labs to prove that it DOES work ... with as much certainty as Brownback proved Conservative principles DON'T work in Kansas.

[58Sunliner]

32. I think neither is a choice right?

Degrees of crazy is still crazy.

[58Sunliner]

18. Sorry folks-this guy is a disingenuous POS.

He's a concern troll, trying to appeal to a sense of decency while having none. Telling dems to have concern?? Please. Just look at how that is phrased.

[old guy]

21. No thanks.

Just another snake oil salesman.

[caroldansen]

28. That's really for the republicans. I hope they're all listening to that.

[caroldansen]

29. And I agree don't trust him.

[bunnies]

33. Tell it to Trump & his blind followers.

Dems are the ones who want everyone covered.

[PJMcK]

34. Governor Kasich should be careful

I agree with the posters above who identify him as a concern troll. He is an evil Republican.

That said, with this new regime, Mr. Kasich should stay out of small planes, have someone taste his food and avoid North Korean women with liquids.

[pansypoo53219]

37. publikkkand could care less about amerikans. only fetuses, biznesses, + the 53%.

[ismnotwasm]

39. Fuck him.