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SC-Governor: Revenge of the Sanfords
Posted By: Josh Goodman | June 4, 2010
South Carolina State Sen. Jakey Knotts played a key role in the downfall of his arch nemesis, Gov. Mark Sanford. Now, Knotts' feud with Sanford -- and his own shocking words -- probably has cost him his own political career.
Categories: State Offices

AL-Governor: Did the Voting Rights Act Doom Artur Davis?
Posted By: Josh Goodman | June 3, 2010
Everyone is trying to figure out today how Artur Davis lost so badly yesterday in the Democratic primary for governor of Alabama. Could the explanation be the same civil rights law that has vastly expanded opportunities for Southern black politicians such as Davis?
Categories: State Offices , Voting Process & Voting Rules

AZ-Governor: Terry Goddard's Immigration Balancing Act
Posted By: Josh Goodman | June 2, 2010
As he runs for governor, Terry Goddard faces a dilemma. Most Arizonans support the state's new crackdown on illegal immigrants. But, as a Democrat in Arizona, many of the voters Goddard needs to win -- Hispanics -- don't. Can he strike a balance that will win him the votes of some supporters of the law without alienating its opponents?
Categories: State Offices
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NM-Governor: Susana Martinez Versus Allen Weh
Posted By: Josh Goodman | June 1, 2010
Just by watching a couple of campaign ads, you can get a decent understanding of today's race between Susana Martinez and Allen Weh for the Republican nomination for governor in New Mexico.
Categories: State Offices

Alabama-AG: Troy King's Strange Political Demise?
Posted By: Josh Goodman | June 1, 2010
As he seeks another term, Alabama Attorney General Troy King probably will lose in today's Republican primary. The biggest reason why is that he's gotten on the wrong side of Alabama Republican heavyweights on the number one issue in the state: electronic bingo.
Categories: Economic & Fiscal Issues , State Offices

CA-Governor: Brown Leads by Double Digits
Posted By: Josh Goodman | May 28, 2010
In the California governor's race, Democrat Jerry Brown has opened his biggest lead on Republican Meg Whitman since September.
Categories: Polls , State Offices

Rhode Island's Courageous Casino Bailout
Posted By: Josh Goodman | May 27, 2010
Everyone knows that the American people hate bailouts right now. So, there's only one possible explanation for why Rhode Island lawmakers bailed out a casino and the big banks that own it: They believed it was the right thing to do.
Categories: Economic & Fiscal Issues , State Offices

Marco Rubio: A Creation of Term Limits
Posted By: Josh Goodman | May 26, 2010
As the man who drove Charlie Crist out of the Republican Party, former Florida House Speaker Marco Rubio is a rising star. He may very well be elected to the U.S. Senate in November. He could even be a future vice president or president. But, if Florida were like the 35 states that don't have legislative term limits, you'd never have heard of Marco Rubio.
Categories: National Politics , State Offices , Voting Process & Voting Rules

CA-Governor: Whitman and Brown, Up and Down
Posted By: Josh Goodman | May 25, 2010
First, Democrat Jerry Brown had a solid lead in the California governor's race. Then, Republican Meg Whitman surged into a tie. Now, Brown's back ahead. But, the ups and downs so far probably don't mean all that much
Categories: Polls , State Offices

ID-Governor: Why Isn't the Tea Party Rejecting Butch Otter?
Posted By: Josh Goodman | May 24, 2010
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, a Republican, pushed a controversial gas tax increase last year. Idaho Republicans are big Tea Party supporters. So, why is Otter expected to easily prevail in the Republican primary for governor?
Categories: Economic & Fiscal Issues , State Offices

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