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Line 326: − + − Although Democrats have dominated Rhode Island politics, they have voted Republican for 7 of the last 9 gubernatorial elections. As Rhode Island has been hit hard by the national recession, Republican Governor [[Donald Carcieri]] has suffered in the polls, however is barred from seeking a third term because of term-limits. [[Lincoln Chafee]], former Senator who was known as the most liberal Republican in [[Congress]], is running for Governor as an Independent, and is a formidable candidate because of his name recognition. Possible Democratic candidates include state Attorney General Patrick Lynch and state General Treasurer Frank Caprio. State Representative Joseph Trillo will seek the Republican nomination, while former state Attorney General Arlene Violet, the first woman ever elected Attorney Geberal, may also run. <ref>http://www.projo.com/news/efitzpatrick/edward_fitzpatrick_0820_08-20-09_BGFE6HF_v26.3987b72.html</ref> + − + − − Democratic Governor [[Bill Richardson]] was nominated by the President Obama to serve as Secretary of Commerce, however was forced to resign after it was exposed that his administration had a "pay-to-play" deal with a defense contractor. Richardson denies any wrong doing, and as he is term-limited in 2010, Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish is seeking the Democratic Party nomination. Albuquerque financial adviser Greg Zanetti and State Representative Janice Arnold-Jones have announced their candidacy for the Republican Party nomination. Possible candidates include former state GOP chair Allen Weh, former U.S. Representative Heather Wilson and Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White. − − *'''New York''' − − After Democratic Governor [[Eliot Spitzer]] resigned in disgrace when was revealed he was involved in a prostitution ring, Lieutenant Governor [[David Paterson]] took office. Governor Paterson's approval ratings have plummeted to 21% <ref>http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/no-recovery-in-patersons-poll-numbers/?hp</ref> after his handling of the state budget crisis, his mismanagement of filling in the appointment of [[Hillary Clinton]]'s vacant Senate seat, and a proposed number of tax increases. Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] is a likely Republican candidate, and is leading Paterson by 11-28 points in public opinion polls <ref>http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/12684/patersons-poll-s-go-from-bad-to-worse/#more-12684</ref> <ref>http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaseID=1284&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0</ref> <ref>http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nyspolls/ny090428/2010%20Governor_Paterson_Giuliani.htm</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_york/toplines/toplines_2010_new_york_governor_race_september_22_2009/</ref> President [[Barack Obama]] in Sept. 2009 contacted Paterson, asking him not to seek reelection in 2010 in that he cannot recover from his dismal political standing. Democrats hope that a stronger candidate, such as State Attorney General [[Andrew Cuomo]] runs. − − *'''Ohio''' − Incumbent Democratic Governor [[Ted Strickland]] may be vulnerable in his reelection as Ohio suffers from 10.8% [[unemployment]], the 10th highest out of 50 states. [[John Kasich]], former Congressman from the 12th district from 1983-2001 and host of the Ohio-based talk television program Heartland with John Kasich, is seeking the Republican nomination. A September 2009 Rasmussen poll has Kasich leading by a 46%-45% margin. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/ohio/toplines/toplines_2010_ohio_governor_race_september_23_2009/</ref>+ Line 345:
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2010 Midterm Elections (view source)
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Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] may be vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget has brought his approval ratings down. Several Republicans are challenging him in a primary, including former Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval, former State Senator Joe Heck, and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Reno Mayor Bob Cashell may also run. No Democrats have announced their candidacy, although many have expressed interest, including Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] and state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley. [[Las Vegas]] Mayor Oscar Goodman may run as a Democrat or independent.
Republican Governor [[Jim Gibbons]] may be vulnerable for his reelection after a series of scandals in his administration, a messy divorce and lawsuit, his failure to examine Yucca Mountain nuclear waste site, and his handling of the budget has brought his approval ratings down. Several Republicans are challenging him in a primary, including former Nevada Attorney General Brian Sandoval, former State Senator Joe Heck, and North Las Vegas Mayor Mike Montandon. Reno Mayor Bob Cashell may also run. No Democrats have announced their candidacy, although many have expressed interest, including Clark County Commissioner Rory Reid — son of Senate Majority Leader [[Harry Reid]] and state Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley. [[Las Vegas]] Mayor Oscar Goodman may run as a Democrat or independent.
*'''New Mexico'''
Democratic Governor [[Bill Richardson]] was nominated by the President Obama to serve as Secretary of Commerce, however was forced to resign after it was exposed that his administration had a "pay-to-play" deal with a defense contractor. Richardson denies any wrong doing, and as he is term-limited in 2010, Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish is seeking the Democratic Party nomination. Albuquerque financial adviser Greg Zanetti and State Representative Janice Arnold-Jones have announced their candidacy for the Republican Party nomination. Possible candidates include former state GOP chair Allen Weh, former U.S. Representative Heather Wilson and Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White.
*'''New York'''
After Democratic Governor [[Eliot Spitzer]] resigned in disgrace when was revealed he was involved in a prostitution ring, Lieutenant Governor [[David Paterson]] took office. Governor Paterson's approval ratings have plummeted to 21% <ref>http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/16/no-recovery-in-patersons-poll-numbers/?hp</ref> after his handling of the state budget crisis, his mismanagement of filling in the appointment of [[Hillary Clinton]]'s vacant Senate seat, and a proposed number of tax increases. Former New York City Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] is a likely Republican candidate, and is leading Paterson by 11-28 points in public opinion polls <ref>http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/12684/patersons-poll-s-go-from-bad-to-worse/#more-12684</ref> <ref>http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1284.xml?ReleaseID=1284&What=&strArea=;&strTime=0</ref> <ref>http://maristpoll.marist.edu/wp-content/misc/nyspolls/ny090428/2010%20Governor_Paterson_Giuliani.htm</ref> <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/new_york/toplines/toplines_2010_new_york_governor_race_september_22_2009/</ref> President [[Barack Obama]] in Sept. 2009 contacted Paterson, asking him not to seek reelection in 2010 in that he cannot recover from his dismal political standing. Democrats hope that a stronger candidate, such as State Attorney General [[Andrew Cuomo]] runs.
*'''Oklahoma'''
*'''Oklahoma'''
Democratic Governor [[Brad Henry]] cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins and Attorney General Drew Edmondson are seeking the Democratic nomination, while Republicans are united behind Congresswoman Mary Fallin. A Public Policy Poll shows Fallin leading both Askins and Edmondson. <ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_OK_520.pdf</ref>
Democratic Governor [[Brad Henry]] cannot run for reelection because of term limits. Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins and Attorney General Drew Edmondson are seeking the Democratic nomination, while Republicans are united behind Congresswoman Mary Fallin. A Public Policy Poll shows Fallin leading both Askins and Edmondson. <ref>http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Release_OK_520.pdf</ref>
*'''Ohio'''
Incumbent Democratic Governor [[Ted Strickland]] may be vulnerable in his reelection as Ohio suffers from 10.8% [[unemployment]], the 10th highest out of 50 states. [[John Kasich]], former Congressman from the 12th district from 1983-2001 and host of the Ohio-based talk television program Heartland with John Kasich, is seeking the Republican nomination. A September 2009 Rasmussen poll has Kasich leading by a 46%-45% margin. <ref>http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections2/election_2010/election_2010_governor_elections/ohio/toplines/toplines_2010_ohio_governor_race_september_23_2009/</ref>
*'''Oregon'''
*'''Oregon'''
Democratic Governor [[Ted Kulongoski]] cannot seek a third term. Former Governor John Kitzhaber is seeking the governorship again. Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury is also running. Republicans have lessor-known candidates, including Businessman Allen Alley, State Senator Jason Atkinson, and former Oregon State Senator John Lim.
Democratic Governor [[Ted Kulongoski]] cannot seek a third term. Former Governor John Kitzhaber is seeking the governorship again. Former Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury is also running. Republicans have lessor-known candidates, including Businessman Allen Alley, State Senator Jason Atkinson, and former Oregon State Senator John Lim.
*'''Rhode Island'''
*'''Pennsylvania'''
Democratic Governor [[Ed Rendell]] is term limited in 2010. Announced Republican candidates include Attorney General Tom Corbett and 6th district Congressman Jim Gerlach. Democrat Auditor General Jack Wagner is running.
*'''New Mexico'''
*'''Rhode Island'''
Although Democrats have dominated Rhode Island politics, they have voted Republican for 7 of the last 9 gubernatorial elections. As Rhode Island has been hit hard by the national recession, Republican Governor [[Donald Carcieri]] has suffered in the polls, however is barred from seeking a third term because of term-limits. [[Lincoln Chafee]], former Senator who was known as the most liberal Republican in [[Congress]], is running for Governor as an Independent, and is a formidable candidate because of his name recognition. Possible Democratic candidates include state Attorney General Patrick Lynch and state General Treasurer Frank Caprio. State Representative Joseph Trillo will seek the Republican nomination, while former state Attorney General Arlene Violet, the first woman ever elected Attorney General, may also run. <ref>http://www.projo.com/news/efitzpatrick/edward_fitzpatrick_0820_08-20-09_BGFE6HF_v26.3987b72.html</ref>
*'''South Carolina'''
*'''South Carolina'''
Lieutenant Governor [[Gary Herbert]], Republican, inherited the governorship after Governor [[Jon Huntsman, Jr.]] resigned to serve as U.S Ambassador to [[China]]. In a state that has not elected a Democrat Governor since 1980, Herbert is favored to win a full term.
Lieutenant Governor [[Gary Herbert]], Republican, inherited the governorship after Governor [[Jon Huntsman, Jr.]] resigned to serve as U.S Ambassador to [[China]]. In a state that has not elected a Democrat Governor since 1980, Herbert is favored to win a full term.
==Further reading==
==Further reading==