Governors

Ohio Governor: It’s the Economy – and the Lost Jobs

July 29, 2010
Senior Editor Jennifer Duffy writes: When Democrat Ted Strickland ran for Governor in 2006, the race wasn’t as competitive as Ohio’s reputation as a swing state would suggest. Just four years later, though, the political environment won’t be as kind to Strickland, and the state’s economy which was weak in 2006 has not recovered. During Strickland’s term, the state has lost 400,000 jobs. And, Strickland is facing a much tougher challenger in former Republican Rep. John Kasich.
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Illinois Governor: An Epic Production

July 1, 2010
Senior Editor Jennifer Duffy writes: The gubernatorial contest in Illinois often resembles an over-the-top political movie filled with improbable plot lines. A former Governor on trial for corruption, a nominee for Lieutenant Governor forced from the race and a $13 billion budget deficit have all contributed to voters’ disgust with the direction the state is moving. Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn and Republican state Sen. Bill Brady are battling to convince voters that they have a plan to put the state back on track. The race has become an epic production.
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Nebraska Governor: Heineman is a Solid Bet for Re-election

July 1, 2010
Senior Editor Jennifer Duffy looks at the gubernatorial contest in Nebraska: The 2008 election provided Democrats with a small glimmer of hope that they might be gaining ground in this very Republican state when President Obama managed to get one Electoral Vote, becoming the first Democrat to do so since 1964. But, that small glimmer has faded away as the national political landscape is tilted against Democrats. Republican Gov. Dave Heineman is popular and has solid job ratings, leaving little opportunity for Democrats and their nominee, agribusiness finance executive Mark Lakers, to make a compelling case to voters that he should be replaced.
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