During a Town Hall at the University of Richmond, GOP candidate Gov. John Kasich belittled a young woman for actually showing interest and excitement about politics.
She tried to ask him a question and before he would even allow her to speak he let her know:
I don’t have any tickets for Taylor Swift, or Linkin Park. Go ahead, yes, I know you’re just so excited.
Literally speaking to her as if she was a very young child or a pet, the condescension is thick here. Kayla Solsbak, 18, attended the political event to learn more about the upcoming election but left with a definite conclusion about Kasich which she shared in The Collegian:
The real issue was that Kasich chose not to listen to students in his forum. Kasich came to Richmond to pander to retired Republicans. He could gain points by belittling me and my peers, so that’s what he did. My friends’ jaws dropped to the floor.
It was astonishingly clear that Gov. Kasich did not come to Richmond for my vote.
The president leads the country, not the VMAs, and it’s insulting that the governor doesn’t think we can distinguish between the two. I didn’t go to a town hall forum for Taylor Swift tickets, Gov. Kasich. I went because it’s my civic duty to be an informed voter. Please start treating me like one.
Watch Gov. Kasich firmly shove his foot into his mouth, courtesy of Youtube:
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a hideous man….inside and out.
And another republican gets to chew on both of his feet. Don’t they realize that someone somewhere is recording almost everything they do and say?
typical republican
color me shocked
What a condescending jackass- why speak at a UNIVERSITY if you don’t care to hear from actual students? You know, the people who will be running this world in twenty years? Go kiss up to the old goats at the country club or some church auditorium….
Nothing presidential about Kasich. Republicans don’t have even one decent candidate in the whole pack.
Trump wanna be, both idiots.
Ya know this is the reason that young adults, particularly young woman, don’t vote or participate in the political process ..that process is viewed as the white, old, rich mans club and females are not allowed but if they should try to join the conversation they are treated as children, if a woman want the same rights as these white, old, rich men she either has to accept her role as a servant or agree to be the hand maiden to these white, old, rich men of the Teapublican party
Now as I see it, and I am not alone, woman have these white, old, rich Teapublicans by the balls ..woman have the power to give these white, old, rich Teapublicans a lesson in humility and real power by not supporting them in the ballot box…but the trick is NO VOTE IS SUPPORT…so woman must unite (after all you have the strongest union on earth) and vote in the primaries for the candidate that best reflects their respect for woman, no vagina politics, equality in wages, equality in health care, a better understanding of spousal abuse, and other social and economic platforms that appeal to you …ANY WOMAN THAT VOTES FOR THE CURRENT TEAPUBLICAN PARTY IS A TRADER TO MOTHERHOOD AND APPLE PIE …in other words UNAMERICAN
Kasich just confirmed that he too is no different than the other clowns fumbling the ball - just like Ben, Donald, Jeb, etc. I can’t think of one Republican who has uttered an intelligent statement since they became a candidate. Kasich’s remarks to that bright young woman are reprehensible and I hope that all college students really listen to these people and vote them out of office the sooner the better! Not voting in any election means they win and we lose - so everyone please step up to the plate and get out and vote. Our future depends on it.
He is hoping the rigged Diebold computer will elect him. Not some actual person [regardless of age] who is trying to make an informed decision. I believe it cost him more than just her vote, as I will not vote for a condescending person like this either. His behavior is reprehensible.
Why is it that each and every one of the Republican candidates keep insisting on stepping on their own dicks. And yes that includs Carly.
If this 18 yr. old woman was an “informed voter” — she wouldn’t be attending a Republican town-hall meeting in the FIRST damn place.
Well, she is now!
Being informed is a journey, not a destination. She was going about it correctly. “Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.” But learn what everyone thinks, and decide which they are.
I’m sure you had everything about politics figured out at the ripe old age of eighteen…..sure you did.
Beth this 18yro. woman showed more intelligence by attempting to engage in conversation with someone that wants to be POTUS, a person that has his finger on the button, a person that will decide the tax structure for her and others, a person that will negotiate with foreign countries, a person that cares about all Americans not just the 1%, a person that will have everyone best interest at heart not just corporations …and to be treated (even as a joke) the way she was treated is an insult to all Americans particularly women the silent word he didn’t say but was probably on his mind was what could this GIRLY want I know tickets to Taylor Swift …this behavior is indicative of the whole Teapublican party
She is an idiot like most women are.
Wow, the dorm room comment is just as bad, IMO. Yes, Chris, both feet. But only if we get out the vote.
Typical Republican commentary. Could he be more condescending ? If he was trying to make a joke it was a weak attempt at best, and a demeaning comment at worst.
“we don’t have a border” what and IDIOT!!! he has NO BRAINS!
Did he think he was being cute? This is what happens when old white republicans try to be funny. They don’t know how to do funny.
Republicans have no respect for women and they’re tired of trying to act like they do.
Women’s Lib the downfall of America.
A very intelligent question not answered by this man who showed disrespect to this young woman: a lack of respect for the woman, a lack of respect for her question feeding jibberous in response about this wall that Trump is calling for. What will you do in response to undocumented students is a very good question but Kasich took the easy slide out of any meaningful discussion.
And this is why friends don’t let friends vote Republican. SMH.
Stupid or…?
I wish there was an Asian women or Latino women or Black women or lesbian running.
I wish people were less concerned about gender, and more concerned about ability to cooperate, sound fiscal policy, and diplomacy rather than war….but I guess that’s just me.
FEEL THE BERN!
Both parties suck! We have Satan in the White House.
Old white guy humor, not to worry, they die out.
….but slowly….oh, so very slowly…..
We can’t really wait that long - we have to vote them out.
I agree!
People like you aren’t intelligent enough and shouldn’t be able to vote.
Schmuck
His answer, no matter how “polite” (?) he was about it, REALLY sucked.
His joke was just dumb.
And you’re right to ask why one would “look for more behind it…” because we already know there’s no “there” there. The man’s a stump. But keep defending him…