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I have a right to define what conservatism is.

Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio, a likely contender for the 2016 presidential race, who has been criticized by conservatives for supporting tax increases, Medicaid expansion and Common Core.

Republican Gov. John Kasich of Ohio, a likely contender for the 2016 presidential race, who has been criticized by conservatives for supporting tax increases, Medicaid expansion and Common Core.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.