5 faith facts about John Kasich: ‘God is with me wherever I happen to be’

(RNS) — When The New York Times endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the eve of the Iowa caucus, their praise focused on his pragmatic, calm voice for "government's duty to protect the poor, the mentally ill and others 'in the shadows.'" He told conservative talk host Hugh Hewitt: "Look, we have a lot of candidates who like the prince of darkness. I consider myself the prince of light and hope," Kasich told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.

(RNS) — When The New York Times endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich on the eve of the Iowa caucus, their praise focused on his pragmatic, calm voice for "government's duty to protect the poor, the mentally ill and others 'in the shadows.'" He told conservative talk host Hugh Hewitt: "Look, we have a lot of candidates who like the prince of darkness. I consider myself the prince of light and hope," Kasich told conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt.…