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As late as 2014 John Kasich was against gay marriage and other related issues

John Kasich: Opposed Marriage Equality, Same-Sex Adoption

John Kasich: Opposed Marriage Equality, Same-Sex Adoption

During his time in Congress and as Governor of Ohio, John Kasich has opposed marriage equality, basic domestic and partner benefits for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples. His record on non-discrimination is decidedly mixed.

Marriage : Kasich said that he did not support the LGBT “lifestyle.” He opposed efforts to grant basic domestic partner benefits, voted for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and said that he supported Ohio’s ban on same-sex marriage.

Discrimination: Kasich voted against efforts to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation. As Governor of Ohio, he signed an executive order banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation for state employees, but it was weaker than the previous executive order signed by his predecessor because it omitted protections for gender identity.

Executive Order: TBD

Conversion Therapy: TBD

Adoption: Voted against allowing funding for LGBT couples in the District of Columbia to adopt. As governor, he prevented LGBT couples from obtaining birth certificates for their children.

Anti-Bullying: Required Ohio school districts to develop anti-bullying policies.

Harmful Rhetoric : Said he was “amazed” that California schools would want to recognize the contributions of the LGBT community in history textbooks.

Kasich’s Notable Quotes on LGBT Equality

Kasich Opposed Law Recognizing The Contributions Of The LGBT Community In History Classes. Guest-hosting The O’Reilly Factor in 2006, Kasich said of a California proposal to teach about the contributions of the LGBT community in schools, “They’re going to teach this in a book. I mean, what are they doing here… I’ll tell you something. It never ceases to amaze me. I love to come to California, but when I study this stuff, it never ceases to amaze me.” [The O’Reilly Factor, Fox News, 5/12/06]

Kasich on the Issues

Marriage Equality: Opposed

Protecting LGBT Americans from Discrimination: Opposed

President Obama’s Executive Orders: TBD

Ban Harmful “Conversion Therapy:” TBD

LGBT Adoption: Opposed

Anti-Bullying: TBD

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