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How Do Business Execs Do as Candidates and as Governors?
Posted By: Louis Jacobson | March 23, 2012
Being a businessperson offers strengths and drawbacks for political life.
Categories: Governors , National Politics

Montana Awaits Campaign Finance Law Ruling from High Court
Posted By: | March 21, 2012
Montana’s century-old campaign finance law which bans direct corporate contributions is being held in abeyance pending U.S. Supreme Court action, throwing the door wide open for companies and labor unions to pour money into the state’s races.
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Business Playing Key Role in Gay Marriage Push
Posted By: Stateline | March 21, 2012
Corporations worried about recruiting a high-skill workforce to their states are gradually supporting the same-sex marriage movement, reports Stateline.org.
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Snowe's Pending Departure Opens Door for Maine Lawmakers
Posted By: Elaine S. Povich | March 21, 2012
With the “big dogs” in the race for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine scared off by the entry of former independent Gov. Angus King, the door has opened for state officers and legislators to get into the race.
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GOP Legislatures Try to Limit Local Government's Power
Posted By: Stateline | March 19, 2012
Conservative state lawmakers who rail against federal mandates often find themselves using the same weapon in dealing with their own cities and counties, Stateline.org reports.
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Fate of Ballot Measures Often Depends on the Wording
Posted By: Stateline | March 9, 2012
Stateline.org examines the priorities of the people who write the language describing proposals on ballots. Sometimes, it's more than simply making it clear.
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Election Is About Economics, Governors Say
Posted By: Stateline | February 28, 2012
The nation’s governors say that the 2012 presidential race will likely turn on how well the economy is performing by the middle of October, reports Stateline.org
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Rookie Governors: Who's Struggling?
Posted By: Louis Jacobson | February 23, 2012
In this final installment, Louis Jacobson looks at seven governors who are struggling while in office.
Categories: Governors
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Rookie Governors: Whose Record is Mixed?
Posted By: Louis Jacobson | February 18, 2012
In the third of four installments, Louis Jacobson takes on the governors from the Class of 2010 whose challenges may overshadow their victories.
Categories: Governors

Rookie Governors: Who's Doing Well?
Posted By: Louis Jacobson | February 15, 2012
In this second of four installments, Louis Jacobson looks at the governors from the Class of 2010 that are doing "well" so far. They aren't in the top tier, but they're ahead of most of their peers.
Categories: Governors
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