‘I had to search my conscience’: Kasich explains decision to speak at Democratic convention

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Republican John Kasich said he decided to speak at this year’s Democratic National Convention because the country needs “a new direction.”

The former Ohio governor didn’t support Hillary Clinton in 2016, but he also didn’t get behind President Trump after running against him for the Republican nomination. Kasich was asked on Monday why he decided to endorse Joe Biden this year, to which he said it came down to “conscience.”

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