[cynwoody]

Kasich tried to sabotage him so he could blame Trump.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF049T2OkFo
h/t Rush Limbaugh

It's clear Kasich at least went through the motions of supporting Balderson.

What evidence can you present in support of your thesis?

[Cats1]

This is the biggest thing I can think of.

Kasich: Ohio candidate didn’t invite Trump to rally

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/400451-kasich-ohio-candidate-didnt-invite-trump-to-rally

As Trump supporter, to hear a candidate might be trying to distance himself from Trump would be a bit upsetting.