The success of a presidential candidate depends not only on what his or her stance is, but what he or she stands for. Presidential candidate John Kasich carries a strong political platform while being able to present it in a professional and diplomatic manner. Candidate Donald Trump however, puts on more of a reality television show performance than a composed campaign in his pursuit of becoming the leader of the United States of America. Despite the horse race that this presidential election has become, John Kasich is a candidate with experience and accomplishments, innovative plans for the future, and a charismatic personality. Kasich delivers a mature portrayal of who and what the President of the United …show more content…
. . “("Governor Kasich"). These words describe Kasich in essence. He is the current governor of Ohio, political fanatic, and moderate Republican. Kasich has been intrigued by politics since he was a child. He grew up as “. . . the eldest of three to two Democratic parents, both of whom were children of immigrants” (Kelly, Conor). Being raised by democratic parents may have contributed to his current republican stance, particularly on specific issues such as immigration. On the other hand, presidential candidate Donald Trump has no political experience and is a racist and immature …show more content…
He believes that in order to do this we must cut taxes, create jobs for Americans, and balance the national budget. These goals are easier said than done; however, Kasich has had major success in these areas while serving in Ohio’s government. He plans to cut income and corporate taxes while increasing sales taxes and taxes on fracking. By doing this, he will slowly instill a flat tax rate for the United States. He would then create more jobs, specifically in the private sector. He has accomplished this in Ohio by implementing a program, JobsOhio. This is an employment agency that created 23,602 jobs for Ohioans in 2015. By increasing jobs, businesses will expand and be able to provide more services to a wider range of people. Kasich not only created JobsOhio, but he was also the chairman of the National House Budget Committee while serving in the United States House of Representatives. In comparison, Donald Trump would “rather not deal with the economy.” According to Trump, “‘we 're in a bubble . . . And, frankly, if there 's going to be a bubble popping, I hope they pop before I become president because I don 't want to inherit all this stuff. I 'd rather it be the day before rather than the day after, I will tell you that’” (Stewart, Emily). Trump clearly has no plan, nor is he capable of handling a “bubble.” Unfortunately, the United States is in many “bubbles” and if Trump cannot solve this one,