John Kasich: 'Respect' is the major thing missing in Washington

John Kasich.
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John Kasich said he believes the one thing "killing us" in Washington is a "lack of respect for people who don't think the way you think."

The Republican presidential candidate and governor of Ohio appeared at a CNN town hall Monday night, flanked by his wife, Karen, and teenage daughters. The family was asked how Kasich shows respect at home, and Karen said that he respects the values and views of both Republicans and Democrats. "It's very interesting to just appreciate people for who they are," Kasich followed up. "When I say respect, even if I don't agree with you, I've gotta respect your position, unless you're a crook or a bum or something. Over time, we'll find something we can do together."

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia is night editor for TheWeek.com. Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. A Southern California native, Catherine is a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.