Governor News & Analysis
Tar Heel Blues Continue For Democrats
February 3, 2012 · 10:51 AM EDT
It’s a rough time to be a North Carolina Democrat.
In the span of just a week, the party’s seen Gov. Bev Perdue choose retirement over a competitive reelection she was likely to lose, Rep. Brad Miller headed for the exits rather than face Rep. David Price in…
North Carolina Governor: Perdue Retirement Could Help Democrats
SubscriberJanuary 27, 2012 · 2:53 PM EDT
Gov. Bev Perdue’s retirement actually improves Democratic chances of holding the governorship in the Tar Heel State. For over a year, the incumbent suffered from mediocre polling numbers and routinely trailed former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory (R) by double-digits.
State Rep. Bill Faison was preparing to challenge Perdue…
Under the Radar, Republicans Seek Gov Gains Across the Country
SubscriberDecember 16, 2011 · 4:00 PM EDT
While most of the attention focused on 2012 is on the presidential contest and the fight for the House and Senate, Republicans are looking to extend their advantage in governorships across the country.
After the 2010 elections, Republicans control 29 governorships compared to 22 for Democrats, with one…
Missouri Governor: Nixon Awaits New GOP Challenger
SubscriberDecember 2, 2011 · 2:53 PM EDT
After more than avyear of being the presumptive GOP nominee, Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder announced he would not run for governor of Missouri in 2012. Kinder had faced weeks of bad press and his decision may actually boost GOP chances of knocking off Gov. Jay Nixon (D).
Businessman…
Beshear (D) Easily Wins Re-Election in Kentucky
SubscriberNovember 18, 2011 · 5:21 PM EDT
Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear was easily reelected with 56% over state Senate President David WIlliams (R). Williams simply wasn’t likable enough to be a viable alternative to voters who may have been open to change. Months ago, Republicans were able to chip away at Beshear, but voters weren’t willing…
Bryant Elected Governor of Mississippi
SubscriberNovember 18, 2011 · 5:20 PM EDT
Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant (R) defeated Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree (D), 61%-39%, to succeed Gov. Haley Barbour (R). DuPree was extremely personable but was always going to have a tough time as an African-American candidate in a conservative, Southern state.
Louisiana Governor: Jindal Wins Re-Election
SubscriberNovember 4, 2011 · 11:50 AM EDT
Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) won reelection to a second term by garnering 66% in the all-party primary on October 22. The result is not surprising considering the governor raised $11 million and Democrats failed to get a candidate until just before the filing deadline. In fact, Republicans swept the…
Why Is There So Much Mud in South Carolina?
October 19, 2011 · 12:52 PM EDT
When South Carolina state Rep. Thad Viers (R) came in for an interview recently, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
I knew that he was a successful, young officeholder who surely was one of the favorites to win in the Palmetto State’s new Congressional district. I knew that…
West Virginia Election More Molehill Than Mountain
October 4, 2011 · 10:46 AM EDT
After two September special election losses, Democrats are looking for a slice of good news. But what smelled like Democratic victory in West Virginia just a week ago is now far from certain, and even a win in today's gubernatorial contest shouldn't provide much solace to Democrats nationwide.
…
West Virginia Governor: Down to the Wire
SubscriberSeptember 23, 2011 · 3:57 PM EDT
The special election is less than two weeks away, and the spending and the polling in the race indicate the contest could be close.
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin (D) and businessman Bill Maloney (R) are on television with ads, and the DGA and RGA are on the air…
