Former presidential candidate John Kasich calls for a moral reckoning

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Former presidential candidate John Kasich emphasized America's political issues stem from a moral crisis.

He criticized Congress on Wednesday for yielding power and urged citizens to strengthen democracy.

Kasich highlighted faith's role in public life and encouraged grassroots political engagement.

SALT LAKE CITY — Former Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich told a Salt Lake City audience Wednesday night that America's political turmoil is less about partisan fights and more about a deeper moral problem.

"The crisis, to me, is a crisis of character," he said, adding a moment later, "It's a crisis of the fact that people want these jobs too much."

Kasich spoke Wednesday at the historic Ladies Literary Club during an event