Republican John Kasich is expected to file papers today so that he can begin raising money for the 2010 race for governor.
Sources told The Dispatch that the former congressman from Westerville will file papers this afternoon with the Ohio secretary of state designating a treasurer for his gubernatorial campaign. The move will permit Kasich to raise cash and hire staff for his anticipated campaign against Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland.
"We're off and running," said a source who has been helping Kasich prepare for a gubernatorial bid.
Kasich, a former 18-year congressman and a Fox News on-air personality, is expected to formally declare his candidacy by early June.
