LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Kasich has the talent and experience needed in the White House

When I look at all of the Republican hopefuls, I see only one candidate who has the right mix of talents and experience and could actually successfully perform the job of President of the United States. That candidate is John Kasich. Kasich is the only one who knows the importance of the job of President and the responsibility that comes with it. He has decades of experience as a reformer who gets results. He realizes that toughness, character and conviction, as well as cooperation, is necessary to impart change. While other candidates seem interested only in controversy and inflammatory statements which will drive the wedge between parties deeper than ever; making gridlock even worse and making progress impossible, Kasich has proven that he can reach across the aisle to actually pass conservative legislation. And he does this without compromising his core beliefs.

Kasich has won election and reelection to become and remain the Governor of Ohio, a notorious swing state. In 2014, he beat the Democrat opponent by over 30 points. If anyone can beat the Democratic nominee and unite this country in the pursuit of national safety, financial stability, and American values, it is John Kasich. On matters of values, Kasich recognizes the importance of family and education in this country and has never been afraid to stand by his beliefs.

John Kasich’s track record on two pressing issues, the economy and national defense, is unmatched. What other candidate has actually balanced the federal budget? Only John Kasich when he was chairman of the Budget Committee. He has the most extensive experience of any candidate to protect America. He served on the Armed Services Committee in Congress and understands our military might and how and when to use it effectively. He even worked with our own Senator Grassley to reform the Pentagon and their bad spending habits. You see, John Kasich isn’t afraid of making tough decisions and standing up to special interests. He’s proven that time and again and with great results. No other candidate has the proven success at the federal level as well as the proven track record as Chief Executive of one of the largest states in the US.

Kasich knows from experience what it means to be a successful conservative leader. As President, he would stand up for the beliefs which have made this nation a success. He would look out for the interests of those at home who need help the most, and he would use his foreign policy experience to keep those people and all Americans safe from foreign aggression. John Kasich has clear plans for balancing the budget, fostering an economic climate to usher in more jobs and higher wages, and defeating ISIS. He is the singular candidate who has the experience to take action and turn this country around.

Brent Siegrist Former Speaker of the Iowa House Council Bluffs