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Most of the folks who come in have little understanding of how things work, but are arrogant enough to think they can change 200+ years of American governing.

Eric Herzik, a University of Nevada-Reno political scientist, on the drawbacks of governors who were previously business executives.

Eric Herzik, a University of Nevada-Reno political scientist, on the drawbacks of governors who were previously business executives.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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