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Letters: Kasich knows how to win friends, influence voters

Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich talks with the audience during a campaign stop Saturday in Mauldin.
Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich talks with the audience during a campaign stop Saturday in Mauldin. AP

One of Dale Carnegie’s most important principles was “don’t criticize, condemn or complain.” Mr. Carnegie would be disappointed by the lack of civility among the GOP candidates, particularly Donald Trump.

Yet one candidate stands out for his positive, upbeat message focused on seeing this country at its best and refusing to follow those that would tear others down: Ohio Gov. John Kasich.

John Kasich echoes the same upbeat message that Ronald Reagan inspired us with more than 35 years ago. His vision for America is that we can, with hard work and collaborative effort, restore the shine in our stars, and bring along every American in the process. His record in Congress and Ohio demonstrates that a positive and collaborative leader can unite people and deliver results.

Let’s send Donald Trump to Dale Carnegie to learn human relations skills. Let’s send John Kasich to Washington.

Rick Tranquilli

Hilton Head

This story was originally published February 18, 2016 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Letters: Kasich knows how to win friends, influence voters."

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