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When was John Kasich elected to the house of representatives?
In 1982, Kasich ran for Congress in Ohio's 12th congressional district.
Was he well supported?
He won the Republican primary with 83% of the vote.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
He was re-elected eight times after 1982, winning at least 64% of the vote each time.
What was his political outlook?
During his congressional career, Kasich was considered a fiscal conservative.

Question: Why was he considered that?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was John Kasich considered a fiscal conservative?