Recent articles by Louis Jacobson from governing.com http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=97677999 Louis Jacobson is a GOVERNING contributor. What We Can Learn from New Hampshire Politics http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-what-we-can-learn-new-hampshire-politics.html The Granite State has a unique governmental structure that ultimately gives residents more power than state representatives. Connecticut's Economy Hurting Governor Malloy http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-connecticut-economy-hurting-governor-dan-malloy.html Despite the governor's best efforts, the economy is struggling and so are his approval ratings. A Good Economy Doesn't Always Mean a Popular Governor http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-good-economy-popular-governor.html It's generally true that if things are good in state, than things are good for the governor. There are some exceptions, though. A Tale of Two Redistrictings http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-tale-two-redistrictings-pennsylvania-california.html California and Pennsylvania offer a clear picture of the state of redistricting in the U.S. The Future of the GOP and Hispanic Voters Looks Grim http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-future-gop-hispanic-voters-looks-grim.html National Republicans aren't faring well among Hispanic voters. Are state GOP candidates doing any better? Handicapping the 2013-2014 Governors Races: The Tossups http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-tossups.html Which of the 38 gubernatorial contests are neck-and-neck? Handicapping the 2013-2014 Governors Races: The Democrats http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-democrats.html Governing looks at the seats that are currently leaning Democratic. Handicapping the 2013-2014 Governors Races: The Republican Edition http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-2013-2014-governors-races-republican-edition.html Now that Gov. Rick Perry isn't running for re-election, will Texas stay Republican? Which of the 38 gubernatorial contests are tilting Republican? Does Party Switching Help or Hurt a Politician's Career? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-party-switching-help-hurt-politicians-career.html After Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee joined the Democratic Party in May -- his second switch in six years -- we looked back at how other politicians have fared since a switch. How Weak is the Republican Party in the Most Democratic States? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-how-weak-gop-republican-party-blue-states.html Just about as weak as Democrats are in the reddest states. Looking Back at Howard Dean's 50-State Strategy http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-democrat-howard-deans-fifty-state-strategy.html Despite opposition from national Democrats, the former Vermont governor's bid to build up party infrastructure in every state was a success in the unlikeliest of places -- at least while it lasted. Are States Deepening the Nation's Red-Blue Divide? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-states-deepening-nations-red-blue-divide.html Some Democratic and Republican states are pushing more ideological policies, but not all. How Successful Are Lieutenant Governors Seeking the Governorship? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-successful-lieutenant-governors-seeking-governorship.html Not as successful at moving into the governor's seat as one might think, according to an analysis of data from the past quarter century. The 2013-2014 Attorneys General Races: Who's Vulnerable? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-attorneys-general-2013-2014-whos-vulnerable.html Last week, we revealed who wasn't in danger. Now find out which 10 AG seats are competitive. The 2013-2014 Attorneys General Races: Who's Not Vulnerable? http://www.governing.com/blogs/politics/gov-handicapping-attorneys-general-2013-2014-not-vulnerable.html More than 30 attorneys general seats are up for election in 2013-2014. But a whooping 21 are not competitive.