Kasich sets up committee that could point toward 2016 bid
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A day after saying he's closer to a decision whether to run for president, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has created a committee that lets him raise money to promote a potential campaign.
The 527 committee, New Day for America, was created Monday. A 527 committee lets a prospective candidate raise and spend unlimited cash to promote policy, but the money can't be used explicitly for a political campaign, or shifted to a presidential run.
Among the 2016 Republican hopefuls, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has taken a similar step in preparing for a presidential campaign.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}On Sunday, Kasich said he was getting "more and more serious" about jumping into the Republican race.
Kasich recently visited New Hampshire and South Carolina and says he's got a "heavy schedule" ahead.