'We're on to Something': Kasich Stuns With 2nd Placing in NH

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich said Wednesday he felt "gratified" by his surprise second place finish in the New Hampshire primary but knows that will make him a bigger target for attacks in South Carolina.

"We labored in obscurity for months," said Kasich, whose stunning second finish means no candidate left New Hampshire as the sole "establishment" alternative to Donald Trump or Sen. Ted Cruz. "I think we'll be one of the ... stories coming out of New Hampshire."

Republicans now will have to take a serious look at Kasich — who focused on positive messages and good governance in strong contrast to Trump.

Kasich said he's "prepared" for negative ads against him and needs to "raise more money" to counter them. 

"I know we can't just go through this like falling off the turnip truck and saying that everything is just going to be positive, because I'm going to have to respond to some of this stuff," he acknowledged. "But I'm starting to really think we're on to something."

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