Nothing we haven't heard before.

I've posted a few articles the past few weeks highlighting Ohio as the key to the 2010 elections.

No surprise there.

And now we have John Kasich being named as not only key for Ohio, but a potential key player nationally for the GOP.

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This isn't a position that's new for Kasich. The spotlight shone bright during his time fighting for a balanced budget in Congress.

But the buzz he's getting now will be vital as he continues his campaign for Governor and his drive to raise the money necessary to win.

Sidenote: Chris Matthews likes Kasich? Maybe I should rethink this one....