That is the main problem. Typically, pragmatism is a huge negative in the primaries. Then again, the last cycle elected the originator of Obamacare when that was the GOP's main sticking point.Unless their are some skeletons in Kasich's closet, he has the potential for both independent and conservative Democrat support. He seems to be a pragmatist that can survive in the center.
Oh, he'd do well in the general election. His only blind spot is foreign policy experience.
His challenge would be surviving the GOP primary. As that's a mother fucking political blender.
It is why I think Jeb has a real chance at sinking the election - the right will place him there because he is 'electable' and then find out he is anything but.