John Kasich's Wish: Become President and Get Folks to Say His Name Properly
ABC News asked students in Richmond, Virginia, to pronounce "Kasich."
— -- At a place called "Cheers," everybody knows your name. Not so much across the United States -- at least if you're one of over 20 candidates running for president.
Name recognition is important in any political race, and for John Kasich, the Republican governor of Ohio, getting people to learn -- and pronounce -- his last name has long been a challenge.
Jeb, Donald and Hillary have names are short and famous, and Marco and Bernie can rely on phonics to get their names rolling off the lips of potential voters.
Kasich’s name is an added challenge for someone striving to distinguish himself from the pack.
So, just how do you say it? Kasich shared a trick with ABC News, but for some students in Richmond, Virginia, the struggle is real.
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