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The nation’s 10 most popular governors — and why
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| Contributor | Scott³ |
| Last Edited | Scott³ Apr 12, 2012 05:36pm |
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| Category | Analysis |
| Author | Aaron Blake |
| Media | Newspaper - Washington Post |
| News Date | Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | "It’s hard out there for a governor. (With apologies to the Three 6 Mafia.)
Tough economic times are rough on all politicians, but even more difficult for governors who have to find ways to balance their budgets. And, not surprisingly, most governors have paid a political price for the difficult budgeting decisions they have had to make.
Governors like Florida’s Rick Scott (R), Ohio’s John Kasich (R), Illinois’ Pat Quinn (D) and Connecticut’s Dan Malloy (D) struggled mightily in their first year-plus in office, and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) is even getting recalled this year.
But there are exceptions to every rule. And, some governors have remained strikingly popular in the midst of the economic turmoil sweeping the states. Below, we look at the 10 who have found ways to rise above the fray.
The rankings take into account all factors in determining how successful the governors have been — from approval rating to difficulty of what they have attempted to do legislatively to the political bent of their states.
What did we miss? The comments section awaits."
10. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R)
9. Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D)
8. New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez (R)
7. Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R)
6. Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D)
5. Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe (D)
4. New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch (D)
3. Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels (R)
2. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R)
1. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) |
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