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March 9, 2016

ENDORSEMENT: Former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin Supports John Kasich for President

Today on the heels of the Charlotte Observer’s endorsement, Former North Carolina Governor Jim Martin endorsed Ohio Governor John Kasich for President. 
 
“Governor Kasich can win in November against Hillary Clinton,” said Martin. “He has the temperament, the experience and the leadership qualities we need in the White House. He will be the president that our nation will be proud of. I am excited to stand behind him, and I call on fellow North Carolinians who are frustrated with Washington gridlock to do the same. We can expect and trust Kasich to listen and bring results.” 
 
Governor Jim Martin was elected in 1984 and served until 1993. Previously, he was also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973-1984. 
 
Said Kasich, “As Governor, Jim Martin was a strong leader and a dedicated public servant. He is a model for leadership— not only because under his administration North Carolina saw unprecedented job growth but because of his personal drive to advance solutions that improved the lives of his constituents. It is an honor to have his endorsement."
 
 

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Gov. Kasich is running for President to help Americans restore our nation, live in safety and pass on prosperity to those who come after us—and he’s got the experience to help us do it. He was reelected last year by a 30-point margin after working with his fellow Ohioans to turn an $8 billion shortfall into a $2 billion surplus, cut taxes $5 billion and create more than 400,000 new private sector jobs.  As chair of the Budget Committee in Congress he led the effort to balance the federal budget for the first time in a generation and served 18 years on the House Armed Services Committee where he helped enact President Reagan's national security agenda.  He has also had a successful career as an investment banker, New York Times best-selling author and at FOX News.  He and his wife Karen have twin teenage daughters and live in their home outside Columbus. You can learn more about him at www.JohnKasich.com

 

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