A top operative for Ohio Gov. John Kasich fired a volley at Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus Sunday evening, calling Priebus a “party boss” who had “bullied” Kasich.
“The idea of a greater purpose beyond oneself may be alien to political party bosses like Reince Priebus, but it is at the center of everything Gov. Kasich does,” said John Weaver, the chief strategist to Kasich’s political operation.
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The statement followed a Sunday morning remark by Priebus suggesting that those who had dishonored a pledge to support Donald Trump could be barred by the RNC from seeking the party’s nomination in the future.
“He will not be bullied by a Kenosha political operative that is unable to stand up for core principles or beliefs,” Weaver said. “In fact, Reince should be thanking the governor for standing for an inclusive, conservative vision that can actually win a national election and improve our country.”
Weaver said Priebus, who has served as RNC chair since 2011, was risking poor election results through his support for Trump. “The governor is traveling the nation supporting down-ballot Republicans and preventing a potential national wipeout from occurring on Reince’s watch,” Weaver said.
