Governor

May 16, 2008 - 3:49pm

This Week's Winners & Losers

Ed Rendell was able to carry his political gravitas from Philadelphia City Hall to Harrisburg. Now current Philly Mayor Michael Nutter is on the rise statewide. Find out who joins Nutter on our weekly Winners & Losers list for May 16, 2008.

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May 16, 2008 - 1:16pm

Gregore up big in new poll: 52-41, Obama leads McCain

Gov. Chris GregoireA new Rasumussen Poll show Governor Chris Gregoire with a comfortable eleven point lead over her opponent, Republican Dino Rossi. The poll has Gregoire leading Rossi 52 percent to 41 percent. The last two Rasmussen snapshots, conducted in March and in February, showed statistical dead heats of 47-46, with Rossi leading in February and Gregoire on top in March.

The same pollster also shows Democrat Barack Obama leading Republican John McCain 51-40 in a presidential matchup here in the Evergreen State. This, too, is a marked increase for the Democrat from earlier polls.

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May 16, 2008 - 1:10pm

Gun rights advocates and political heavyweights meet in Louisville

I'm a Bitter Gun Owner and I Vote: Politicker photo

LOUISVILLE -- Thousands of members and supporters of the National Rifle Association are gathered in Louisville this weekend for the organization's annual meeting.

The political highlight of the event is this afternoon's Leadership Forum, which is just underway. The list of speakers scheduled is a full slate of prominent state and national figures, topped by the presumptive Republican Presidential nominee and Senator John McCain (R-Arizona).

NRA President John Sigler kicked the forum off and introduced NRA CEO and Vice President, Wayne Lapierre.

Kentucky's Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo (D-Hazard) is also on the schedule early in the day. He replaces Governor Steve Beshear at the event, who was earlier set to appear.

Another Kentucky guest is scheduled just before McCain this afternoon. Incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Louisville) will speak to the assembled guests.

 

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May 16, 2008 - 12:14pm

The Week's Winners and Losers

Who are the winners and losers with the entrance of Gaye Symington into the gubnernatorial race? Find out in Winners & Losers for May 16, 2008.

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May 15, 2008 - 5:05pm

Gov. Corzine’s Press Association speech

Besides giving a shout out to Wally Edge at Wednesday's New Jersey Press Association Dinner ("As Wally always says, 'Hold Me Accountable.'" ... and you know we will.) Gov. Jon Corzine had some kind words for the state's political reporters and poked fun at the Star-Ledger's Josh Margolin and their declining circulation, and the Garden State's colorful array of political characters.

Click here to view Corzine's presentation.

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May 15, 2008 - 3:37pm

The many names of "Big" Bill Ritter

What's in a name? Well if you're Governor Ritter there is  plenty in a name, and there are plenty of names that you go by. In today's Inside Edge we look at the top ten "nick" names given to Ritter by his opponents.  

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May 15, 2008 - 3:36pm

AZ GOP: Governor has 'refused to enforce our laws'

The Arizona Republican Party is fuming over what it sees as Governor Janet Napolitano's latest blow to anti-illegal immigration efforts.

In an executive order signed Monday, Napolitano redirected over $1 million slated to go to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio's office for immigration enforcement. The funds will be used instead for a task force she's appointed to serve tens of thousands of outstanding warrants statewide.

Coupled with her veto of a bill that would have enabled county and municipal law enforcement agencies to have greater cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Arizona Republican Party is making its displeasure known, and accusing the governor of refusing to enforce laws and obstructing Sheriff Arpaio's efforts.

The question, though, is how far are frustrated Republicans willing to go to stop Gov. Napolitano?    

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May 15, 2008 - 11:47am

Steele 'absolutely' wants to be governor, but will not run if Ehrlich does

Former Lt. Gov. Michael Steele (R) told PolitickerMD.com Wednesday that he does want to be governor but will not seek the Republican nomination in 2010 if former Republican Gov. Bob Ehrlich enters the race.

"You don't have to worry about that," Steele said, referencing a PolitickerMD.com headline that speculated about the possible Steele/Ehrlich match-up.  "I would definitely give him the nod."

"I'm not going to primary my friend," he added, saying Republicans "can't afford a bruising primary."

Ehrlich and Steele served together from 2003-2007.

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May 15, 2008 - 11:45am

What Fundraising Really Means

Eric Earling over at Sound Politics has a fascinating take on what fundraising really means. Seems Dino Rossi needed a little pep talk after being beaten, handily and consistently, by Governor Chris Gregoire in the money take.

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