Trump rally violence offers Kasich fresh chance for contrast
HEATH, Ohio (AP) — John Kasich on Saturday delivered his harshest criticism yet of Donald Trump, saying he's "had it" with the "toxic" nature of Trump's campaign and suggesting he may not support the businessman should he become the Republican nominee.
"Pitting one group against one another is toxic and divisive and that's not the way we want to elect a president," Kasich told reporters after a town-hall event.
Despite saying in the latest debate that he would back the GOP nominee in the fall regardless of who it is, Kasich now says the environment Trump has created "makes it very, extremely difficult" to support him.
Kasich's speeches often sound more like sermons or therapy sessions than political pitches and stand in contrast to the negativity flying back and forth in the GOP campaign.