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They used to be governors first and Democrats or Republicans second. Now, they're Democrats or Republicans first and governors second.

Ray Scheppach, a former executive director of the National Governors Association, on the increasing partisanship among governors.

Ray Scheppach, a former executive director of the National Governors Association, on the increasing partisanship among governors.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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