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Kasich Hosts Town Hall At Fuyao Glass Plant

April Laissle

Governor John Kasich made a campaign stop in the Dayton area Friday—inside the Fuyao Glass Plant in Moraine.He spent the majority of the town hall meeting talking about job creation.

“When I’m president we’re going to have a shock and awe philosophy to get this country jump started again with more jobs and more unity in the United States of America,” Kasich said.

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The crowd was subdued, watching patiently asKasichspoke among huge crates filled with windshields.Becky Thornburg from Centerville said she likes the way the governor presents himself.

“I just like the fact that he’s been such a gentleman through this whole election. I don’t like the name-calling," said Thornburg. "It really bothered me. I think it bothered a lot of people.”

The rally did get heated at some points—one woman asked about the governor’s support for cuts that will close the Montgomery County Developmental Center next year.

Kasich is slightly ahead in the polls in Ohio. He’s said he’ll drop out of the race if he doesn’t win his home state.

 

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April Laissle is a graduate of Ohio University and comes to WYSO from WOUB Public Media in Athens, Ohio where she worked as a weekend host and reporter. There, she reported on everything from food insecurity to 4-H chicken competitions. April interned at KQED Public Radio in San Francisco, where she focused on health reporting. She also worked on The Broad Experience, a New-York based podcast about women and workplace issues. In her spare time, April loves traveling, trying new recipes and binge-listening to podcasts. April is a Florida native and has been adjusting to Ohio weather since 2011.