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Until We Meet Again
(Washington, D.C.) – And now a personal note that will have a direct effect on the readers of Governors Journal. Last week I was offered and accepted a position in Washington, D.C. that will make it impossible for me to continue with publication of this website. Accepting the job was not a difficult decision. It [...]
Gay Marriage Dominates
President Obama’s(D) decision this week to announce his support for gay marriage is dominating political news coverage across the country. From state capitals to Washington, D.C. the decision is the focus of debate and analysis both on the merits of the policy and the political ramifications for the presidential race and local elections. No where [...]
Walker Off To Fast Start
Less than a week after the primary, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker(R) is off to an aggressive start in the campaign to keep his job. The difficulty faced by his Democratic challenger, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett(D) is evidenced by Walker’s hard charging campaign schedule, his use of the power of the governor’s office to dominate news [...]
Touchdown!
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton(DFL) is waiting to sign a bill that will allow for construction of a new stadium for the Minnesota Vikings. After months of work by Dayton and others, the state Senate gave final legislative approval to the package Thursday. It represents a major political victory for the governor at the same time [...]
Lugar Loses. Pence, Gregg Nominated
In a development that will be seen as a major victory for the Tea Party movement and a sign of a potentially turbulent election year ahead, Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock(R) has toppled veteran U.S. Senator Richard Lugar in a GOP primary. The win by Mourdock ends Lugar’s 30 year career in the U.S. Senate. The [...]
The Falk Factor
(Madison, WI) – As she cast her vote Tuesday morning, former Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk(D) remained the great unknown factor in the Democratic Party primary for governor. While the news media and outside observers see her as the underdog to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett(D) – no one has been willing to write her off, [...]
CT Education Reform
With just a few days left in this year’s legislative session Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy(D) was able to hammer out a compromise on his most important agenda item of 2012: Education reform. Although he did not get everything he was looking for, he called the final product a “meaningful” step forward. The most controversial aspect [...]
The Countdown Begins
(Madison, WI) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker(R) is scheduled to give what may be the most important speech of his political life Tuesday evening around 10p.m. Waukesha time. Important because it is timed to lead the ten p.m. news just a few hours after the conclusion of the primaries that will decide the candidates in [...]
Primary Campaigns
(Madison, WI) – Tuesday is primary day in four states with the stage being set for general election contests that could help determine the balance of power in important statehouse races across the country. The most closely watched contest is taking place of course here in Wisconsin where four Democrats are vying to challenge Governor [...]
Scott Struggling
Despite his best efforts and with the help of the state Republican Party, Florida Governor Rick Scott(R) continues to struggle with low approval ratings. In the last six months he has made a well documented change in his approach to the job. Stressing openness, transparency and concern “for people like you.” But the voters are [...]
