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Kasich names treasurer for 2010 campaign against Strickland (Joe Hallett, 5/01/09, THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH )

Republican John Kasich filed papers this afternoon so that he can begin raising money for the 2010 race for governor.

In a filing with the Ohio secretary of state, the former congressman from Westerville designated Bradley K. Sinnott, chairman of the Franklin County GOP Central Committee, as treasurer of Kasich for Ohio, Kasich's 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.