Kasick had his chance in 2000. I remember in the 90’s he was considered a big “conservative” at the time- one of those “budget hawks” and “deficit” types with the like of Dick Armey. Then he started being the substitute host for Bill O’Reilly. Someone should ask him why he didnt’ run against McCain or Romney—the field was much weaker back then.
There were rumors that Kasich ran with Cong. Gary Condit (D-CA), along with Joe Scarborough (R-FL). Both Condit and Scarborough ended up having to explain the dead body of a young lady...and Kasich chose to resign.