N.J.'s Corzine in dead heat with GOP challenger Oct 13, 2009
"Even if you're a diehard Democrat, you aren't real fired up about going to cast your ballot for Jon Corzine," says Mike Schrimpf of the Republican Governors Association, which has spent $5 million on anti-Corzine ads. "If the Democratic get-out-the-vote operation does what it has been doing in the past, they should pull it out," says Ben Dworkin, director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University. (Florida Today)
Pawlenty to Headline Iowa GOP Event... Oct 8, 2009
presidential bid, former Bush White House political director Sara Taylor and former Republican Governors Association executive director Phil Musser. Pawlenty has also , a political action committee that will allow him to donate to federal candidates for office and travel the country in support of his political ambitions. (The Drudge Report)
Pawlenty fills team for possible run in 2012 Oct 2, 2009
Also on board is former Bush White House political director Sara Taylor, former Federal Election Commission chairman Michael Toner and former Republican Governors Association executive director Phil Musser. The PAC's co-chairmen are William Strong, vice chairman at investment bank Morgan Stanley, and Vin Weber, a former Minnesota congressman and partner of a Washington lobbying firm who advised Republican Mitt Romney during a 2008 presidential bid. (MSNBC -- Politics)
CAN THIS MAN CONQUER OBAMA? Oct 2, 2009
The second-term Minnesota governor, who is not seeking reelection next year, is focused on twin political goals, his advisers say: helping elect two Republican governors this fall from his perch as Republican Governors Association vice chairman and using his PAC to aid like-minded candidates running in next year s midterm elections. But Pawlenty is doing far more than that to establish his presence in the minds of Republican voters. (The Drudge Report)
PERRY/Barbour's politics rooted in jobs Oct 1, 2009
Four days later, Barbour was back on energy policy as he led a national webinar for the Republican Governors Association entitled "Energy 101: The Hidden Taxes in Cap and Trade Legislation." Barbour serves as Chairman of the RGA. Thousands of Republican activists and interested citizenry tuned in online. These forums compliment a number of columns Barbour has authored recently in the national press. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Enlist the homeless for help Sep 22, 2009
"If the federal government wants to expand health care to everybody in the country, they should not force the states to pay part of the bill. If they want to do that, the federal government should pay for it," said Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who is chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Chinese legislator warns against protectionism. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Profile: John Ashcroft Sep 5, 2009
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Focus on Ind. Gov. Daniels Sparks White House Talk Aug 31, 2009
Pawlenty is headlining GOP fundraisers, has taken an influential job at the Republican Governors Association and is mulling his own political action committee. Neil Pickett, a former aide to Daniels who also worked with him at the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly said he believes Daniels doesn't intend to run for the White House, but cares very much about the party. (Newsmax)
Brewer eyes 2010 run for governor Aug 28, 2009
Decision to seek full term may rest on outcome of sales-tax hike, adviser says. by Matthew Benson - Aug. 28, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral -- News)
Sanford's private plane use studied Aug 22, 2009
COLUMBIA --- South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford took dozens of undisclosed flights on private planes since taking office in 2003 despite a state law requiring him to report who paid for the travel, an Associated Press investigation has found. The AP discovered 35 flights Mr. Sanford took on private planes that he did not list on state ethics forms or campaign reports. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pawlenty: 'Obama progress on climate change, he's changing political climate back to Republican!' Aug 18, 2009
Pawlenty, who became vice chairman of the Republican Governors Association following South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford s resignation as the group s chair, projected GOP wins this fall in the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races and anticipated those victories would spring board the party to success in 2010. We already are seeing the Republican resurgence in this country, but it is going to be affirmed and we are going to get great momentum from the victories we re going to have in New... (The Drudge Report)
Health care angst justified, GOP says Aug 12, 2009
Perdue, Lingle and Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour were asked about the town hall protests and Palin's remarks during a conference call with reporters from the Republican Governors Association retreat in Sun Valley, Idaho. Perdue said Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee who stepped down as Alaska governor last month, could "speak for herself." Barbour refused to comment on Palin's remarks, saying he hadn't seen them. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hawaii public worker pay proposals go to arbitration panel Aug 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009. Posted on: Tuesday, August 11, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
• Otter discusses new energy ideas in Sun Valley Aug 11, 2009
Otter discusses new energy ideas in Sun Valley By Ariel HansenTimes-News writer SUN VALLEY - As part of this year's Governors Forum, members of the Republican Governors Association gathered Sunday and Monday at Sun Valley Resort. Among the events attended by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter was a policy roundtable on new energy solutions. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sonny Perdue goes to bat for health care protesters Aug 11, 2009
Haley Barbour of Mississippi and Linda Lingle of Hawaii, sponsored by the Republican Governors Association. Said the governor of Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
2 governor races may be seen as measure of Obama Aug 8, 2009
"In this case, perception is reality," said Nick Ayres, the executive director of the Republican Governors Association ... "In this case, perception is reality," said Nick Ayres, the executive director of the Republican Governors Association. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Barbour warns ofhealthcare disaster Aug 6, 2009
"Barbour criticized the federal budget, saying it guarantees huge tax increases, federal debt that "our grandchildren will be dealing with," and a weaker dollar with accompanying increases in gas prices and higher interest rates. Barbour, the new head of the Republican Governors Association, said the Obama administration's climate-change legislation would increase energy costs for consumers and businesses.He said "the left and their allies in the liberal media elite' claim the environment bill... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Lingle traveling to the mainland this week Aug 6, 2009
Gov. Linda Lingle will travel to the mainland to attend a meeting of the Republican Governors Association ... Gov. Linda Lingle will travel to the mainland to attend a meeting of the Republican Governors Association. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Port expansion couldbe boon for region Aug 6, 2009
I became the president of the Republican Governors Association this summer and will be chairman until 2010, so my main goal to elect Republican governors. "He said that with 37 governors races in 2010, he intends to spend virtually all the political time he has available to try to elect republican governors."Right now, I'm a fundraiser and helper," Barbour said.Concerns about the state budgetThe governor said it is not too soon to start thinking about a budget for next fiscal year and even down... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Iowa, NH defend spots in presidential contests Aug 1, 2009
The two-term fiscal and social conservative is taking necessary steps toward a possible presidential bid - headlining GOP fundraisers, taking an influential job at the Republican Governors Association, mulling his own political action committee. But Pawlenty says he's focused on the party, not 2012. (Fresno Bee -- State)
GOP Minn. Gov. Pawlenty builds brand nationally Jul 31, 2009
The two-term fiscal and social conservative is taking necessary steps toward a possible presidential bid - headlining GOP fundra 00000C79 isers, taking an influential job at the Republican Governors Association, mulling his own political action committee ... He has assumed the No. 2 post at the Republican Governors Association, a perch that will involve steering assistance to GOP candidates in close races. (Concord Monitor)
GOP Members Gather For Meeting In San Diego Jul 31, 2009
He was recently made vice chair of the Republican Governors Association, where he will direct funding to 39 gubernatorial candidates this year and next. National Republican Chairman Michael Steele said GOP governors are "our laboratory," and that Pawlenty is reform-minded and innovative. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Pawlenty Lays Out His Vision For Future Jul 30, 2009
Thursdays speech comes at a time when Pawlenty is working on increasing his national profile; he just accepted the job as vice chairman of the Republican Governors Association and is widely considered a potential 2012 presidential candidate, though he says hes not thinking about that right now. His remarks are an opportunity for him to introduce himself to Republican activists and donors from around the country. (CBS News)
Paws in the action: Governor’s dog stirs things up Jul 26, 2009
He hasn t, to date, said anything about running for president, but we all remember how Romney used his leadership positions with the Republican Governors Association to travel the country and collect chits he would later cash in on the presidential campaign trail. So if the fresh-faced pol from Worcester starts booking flights to Iowa, we ll know what s up. (Boston Globe)
Governors worried by healthcare bill costs Jul 20, 2009
There s strong bipartisan opposition to the idea of the states issuing bonds to pay for operational expenses, said Governor Haley Barbour of Mississippi, chairman of the Republican Governors Association. One governor said it d be like taking out a mortgage to pay the grocery bill. (Boston Globe)
Miss. shows Katrina recovery at govs' convention Jul 20, 2009
He's now chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Most of Mississippi's federal Katrina money has been used to restore housing. (Anchorage Daily News)
Governors looking to upcoming elections Jul 19, 2009
Barbour recently became head of the Republican Governors Association following Sanford's sex scandal and campaigned last month for the GOP gubernatorial candidate in Virginia. "I think Republicans have to get back to the very basics of what people want in government, said South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds, a Republican. He said the government should take care of things people can't do themselves. "I think sometimes Republicans forget just exactly what it is they believe in, and I think sometimes... (The Clarion-Ledger)
media requests to Sanfords office Jul 16, 2009
-- At 8:45 a.m., English e-mailed Nick Ayers, executive director of the Republican Governors Association, I spoke to the boss. Hes safe and sound, as we expected. (Harper's Magazine)
How much health care for $1T? Jul 15, 2009
Mississippi Gov. , chairman of the Republican Governors Association, says the expansion would swell his state's Medicaid rolls by about one-third, to 900,000 from 600,000, and risk crowding out spending on things such as education. "The proponents in Washington say, 'Don't worry, the federal government is going to pay for it all,' " Barbour says. (USA Today)
Palin's route to resignation Jul 14, 2009
ANCHORAGE - In late March, a senior official from the Republican Governors Association headed for Alaska on a secret mission. Sarah Palin was beset by such political and personal turmoil that some powerful supporters determined an intervention was needed to pull her governorship, and her national future, back from the brink. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama, Biden Jump Into Governors' Races Jul 14, 2009
The Republican Governors Association released a poll of 600 voters timed with the Obama visit showing Mr. Christie leading Mr. Corzine 47 ... Mike Schrimpf, communications director for the Republican Governors Association, dismissed the rallies as Mr. Corzine's attempt to distract New Jersey voters and to link himself to Mr. Obama. (Newsmax)
GOP candidates in Va., N.J. wary of Palin Jul 9, 2009
After Palin announced she would give up the governorship in Alaska, Nick Ayers, director of the Republican Governors Association, and Michael Steele, chairman of the Republican National Committee, both indicated she was eager to begin campaigning for GOP candidates. "She is an important and galvanizing voice in the Republican Party. I believe she will be very helpful to the party this year as we wage critical campaigns in Virginia and New Jersey," Steele said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Palin Resignation Leaves Republicans `Weaker' as They Seek New Leadership Jul 5, 2009
He also quit as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Ensign resigned as chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee on June 17, the day after he revealed his affair with a former campaign aide. (Bloomberg -- US)
Quitters Never Win Jul 4, 2009
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford resigned as head of the Republican Governors Association. After this week's disastrous AP interview, Sanford soon may have to step down as governor as well. (Slate)
Palin to quit, stunningher state, party Jul 4, 2009
Nick Ayers, executive director of the Republican Governors Association, said Palin plans to expand her role in the national party. Part of her decision is she wants to spend more time campaigning for candidates, Ayers told Fox News. (Boston Globe)
State Says Sanford Didn't Misuse Funds... Jul 3, 2009
Two of the trips to New York were paid for in part by the Republican Governors Association when Mr. Sanford was chairman, RGA spokesman Mike Schrimpf said. The revelations that Mr. Sanford met Ms. Chapur while in New York "do not change the legitimacy of these travels," Mr. Schrimpf said. (The Drudge Report)
Mark Sanford's Political Obituary Jul 3, 2009
Sanford immediately resigned as chair of the Republican Governors Association, and a day later he pledged to reimburse the state for a government-funded trip he'd taken to Argentina in 2008. It remains unclear whether he will survive the mounting calls for his resignation, though it's almost certain the exposed infidelity has torpedoed any chance he might have had of attaining the Republican presidential nomination. (CBS News)
Sanford faces tough times Jun 30, 2009
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Does Gov. Sanford Deserve A Second Chance? Jun 30, 2009
He immediately resigned from his Chairmanship of the Republican Governors Association. The Democrats hate it when they perceive Republicans to act holier than thou. (Human Events Online)
Sanford's hypocrisy will lingerafter affair headlines disappear Jun 30, 2009
Issuing an abject apology last week, Sanford said he had resigned as head of the Republican Governors Association. He has likely put an end to any presidential aspirations, and he's imperiled his governorship, as well. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Miss. governor: No plans to run for president Jun 30, 2009
He is in his second term as governor and became the head of the Republican Governors Association after South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford stepped down following his admission of an extramarital affair. Barbour says Republicans should focus on next year's congressional elections rather than the next presidential race. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
AP: No Resignation Call From SC Lt. Gov. Jun 29, 2009
He also resigned as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Sanford said he left his staff with the impression he was heading off for some solo hiking on the Appalachian Trail, a bogus story that they relayed to reporters who began asking where the governor had gone. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Republicans weigh Sanford fallout Jun 29, 2009
"For us as Republicans, the biggest issue about this or about spending or about other policy issues is Republicans need to do what they say they're going to do," said Barbour, who took over leadership of the Republican Governors Association when Sanford resigned from that post. "I mean, that's the issue. Are you going to do what you say you're going to do?". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Newsweek: Sanford's pain, Obama's gain Jun 28, 2009
After going AWOL and admitting to an extramarital affair in Argentina, the now resigned chairman of the Republican Governors Association and oft-mentioned presidential candidate is political toast. But Sanford's pain is Obama's gain. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Don't cry for him, Argentina Jun 28, 2009
He resigned as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Shortly thereafter, The State newspaper released some steamy e-mails they'd been holding since December, until they could confirm their authenticity. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Late TV Listings Jun 28, 2009
Guests: Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa; David Axelrod, White House adviser; Haley Barbour of Mississippi, new chairman of the Republican Governors Association ... Guests: Haley Barbour of Mississippi, new chairman of the Republican Governors Association; Susan Rice, US ambassador to the United Nations. (Boston Globe)
Barbour open to White House run Jun 27, 2009
This week, Barbour assumed the role of chairman of the Republican Governors Association, replacing South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, who stepped down from the post after admitting an extramarital affair. Barbour said he doesn't think Sanford should resign, calling the situation a "personal tragedy" for Sanford's family, and said the incident wouldn't have an effect on the Republican Party. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Barack Obama's Facebook Feed Jun 27, 2009
The group Republican Governors Association posted a note: Job Opening. Mark Sanford added Buenos Aires, Argentina, to the Places I've Been application. (Slate)
UPDATE: South Carolina Governor's Affair Jun 27, 2009
Sanford says he's stepping down as head of the Republican Governors Association. But he didn't say whether he'll leave office. (WTVR.com, VA)
Those who live in glass ... Jun 27, 2009
Issuing an abject apology last week, Sanford said he had resigned as head of the Republican Governors Association. He has likely put an end to any presidential aspirations, and he s imperiled his governorship, as well. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Letters to the Editor Jun 27, 2009
Both Sanford and Ensign immediately and appropriately resigned their respective leadership positions in the Republican Governors Association and the Senate. Neither Sanford nor Ensign has the stature of former New York Democratic Gov. Eliot Spitzer whose pratfall featured his use of a prostitution service or John Edwards, the 2004 Democratic vice presidential candidate who admitted to a sexual affair while his wife battles incurable cancer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
S Carolina governor apologizes to cabinet Jun 27, 2009
Despite calls from the state Republicans and local media, Sanford insisted on staying in office as a governor, but resigned as the chairman of the Republican Governors Association. Sanford, who has one year left in his second term, is barred by state law from running again. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wandering S.C. governor admits straying in Argentina Jun 27, 2009
Sanford, who in recent months had been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2012, said he would resign as head of the Republican Governors Association ... Sanford was elected chairman of the Republican Governors Association this year after he helped raise a record $10. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
DRMC in last throes of battle over hospital tax Jun 26, 2009
The governor, who will replace disgraced Republican Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina as head of the Republican Governors Association, has been on an out-of-state tour. He is making regular speeches on health care in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, and is slated to deliver speeches in New Hampshire and Iowa. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Michael Tortorich: Problematic politicians -- it must be the heat Jun 26, 2009
Sanford stepped down as the head of the Republican Governors Association. His name has been brought up as a potential GOP presidential candidate in 2012. (Medfield Press, MA)
Out of the Running? Jun 26, 2009
Now it's no secret that the governor was a leading candidate for the party's nomination in 2012, and his resignation as head of the Republican Governors Association suggests that he is now out of the running. And joining me now with reaction is somebody well, he knows a thing or two about bringing success to the GOP. The architect Karl Rove is here. (Fox News)
Sanford to reimburse S.C. for trip Jun 26, 2009
Sanford resigned Wednesday as chairman of the Republican Governors Association but said he'd "let the chips fall where they may" otherwise. He spent Thursday at his family's beach house near Charleston after spending Father's Day weekend in Buenos Aires. (USA Today)
More calls for Gov. Sanford to quit Jun 26, 2009
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford wipes his tears as he admitted to having an affair during a news conference in Columbia, S.C Wednesday, June 24, 2009, and said he is resigning as chairman of the Republican Governors Association ... He also resigned as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Embattled South Carolina Governor Sanford to repay trip expenses Jun 26, 2009
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LETTER: Obama breaking the law 'in the public interest' Jun 26, 2009
Palins office declined an opportunity to explain her thinking on the 2010 race, and the Republican Governors Association said it would not comment on discussions it has had with the politico. com/news/stories. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Analysis: SC governor's disappearance a problem for GOP Jun 26, 2009
NEW YORK - South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admission of an affair with a woman from Argentina is the latest sign that Republican governors - once thought to be President Obama's most credible adversaries - haven't quite lived up to their billing. Story last updated at 6/25/2009 - 9:59 am. (Juneau Empire)
SC GOP leader wants unfaithful gov's resignation Jun 26, 2009
Wiping away tears, he apologized to his wife and four sons and said he will resign as head of the Republican Governors Association ... Sanford said he'll resign as head of the Republican Governors Association, and his admission came a day after prominent Republican Sen ... He also announced that he is resigning as chairman of the Republican Governors Association. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Gov.Kissed an Argentine Jun 26, 2009
Sanford, a social conservative who was seen as a rising star in the Republican Party and considered a possible presidential candidate, said he would resign from his position as chairman of the Republican Governors Association ... "Personal circumstances over the course of the last week have managed to shrink the front line of the 2012 possible-contender list by 30 percent," said a former executive director of the Republican Governors Association. (Slate)
Mark Sanford should resign as governor Jun 26, 2009
Sanford decided Wednesday to step aside as leader of the Republican Governors Association. If he cannot be an effective leader of that organization, how can he expect to be effective as the state s chief executive. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Barbour, legislators urged to make deal Jun 26, 2009
Barbour, named head of the Republican Governors Association Wednesday, has participated in fundraisers and news conferences in New Hampshire, Washington, D.C., and Virginia this week. The governor has used the state plane for at least one of his trips. (The Clarion-Ledger)
