John Kasich is expected to speak at the Democratic National Convention

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published 20 July 2020

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, is looking to reel in support from prominent Republicans who are dissatisfied with President Trump as the November election approaches, The Associated Press reports. He's reportedly close to convincing one big-name former governor already.

John Kasich, the former GOP Ohio governor, has reportedly been approached to speak at the Democratic National Convention next month on Biden's behalf, and he's expected to follow through, a person with direct knowledge of the plans told AP.

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Per AP, a handful of other high-profile Republicans are likely to follow suit this fall. Read more at The Associated Press.

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Tim is a staff writer at The Week and has contributed to Bedford and Bowery and The New York Transatlantic. He is a graduate of Occidental College and NYU's journalism school. Tim enjoys writing about baseball, Europe, and extinct megafauna. He lives in New York City.