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KS: New Dem LG Won’t Run in 2010
Last Updated on Monday, 18 May 2009 09:53 Written by rslcpol Monday, 18 May 2009 09:53
From The Hays Daily News:
But Findley announced immediately that, like Parkinson, he won’t run for office in 2010. Thus, Parkinson’s decision cost Democrats one of their limited opportunities to position someone for the race.
The decision isn’t fatal to Democrats’ hopes of retaining the governor’s office, given that nearly 18 months remain before the November 2010 general election. But Kansas Democrats have lost their biggest star; the person many of them saw as her heir is taking a pass, and they’re still waiting for someone to publicly announce an interest in the governor’s race.
“I have felt like their bench is not very deep,” said House Speaker Mike O’Neal, a Hutchinson Republican. “There just aren’t that many people who are surfacing.”
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New LG Picked in Kansas
Last Updated on Friday, 15 May 2009 02:55 Written by rslcpol Friday, 15 May 2009 11:36
Mark and Troy – the accidental Governor and Lieutenant Governor? From LJWorld:
Gov. Mark Parkinson on Thursday picked his chief of staff, Troy Findley, a former Lawrence legislator, to be lieutenant governor. Findley immediately put the Kansas political world on notice that he won’t run for office in 2010.
The decision may put Democrats further in the hole for the next election cycle. Parkinson, who became governor a little more than two weeks ago when former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, also has rejected calls to run for governor in 2010.
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TN LG Ramsey Creating Buzz with Gov. Run
Last Updated on Friday, 15 May 2009 11:25 Written by rslcpol Friday, 15 May 2009 11:25
From Metro Pulse:
But it’s time to take another look at Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey.
In recent weeks, Ramsey has been creating a lot of buzz and is coming on strong. Ramsey was expected to be handicapped by the ethics law that prevents him from raising money while the Legislature is in session. But being in session has also meant he is making news every week.
A recent private poll shows Ramsey with the highest statewide name recognition, not surprising since the other candidates have not ventured beyond home base during their careers. Ramsey has been stumping Lincoln Day dinners for years trying to elect Republican senators to take over and make him the Speaker—and he has succeeded.
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SC: Republican State Rep Joins LG Race
Last Updated on Thursday, 14 May 2009 02:24 Written by rslcpol Thursday, 14 May 2009 10:37
From the Post and Courier:
Pitts, a commercial real estate broker, announced his candidacy over the Internet and took seven questions via e-mail and Twitter.
He said his seven-plus years of service in the House have prepared him well for the lieutenant governor’s post. Specifically, he cited his work for passing property tax reform and Jessica’s Law, which toughens the penalty for child molesters.
Connor, an Orangeburg lawyer and a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, previously announced his bid. A recipient of the Bronze Star for his combat service in Afghanistan, Connor works as a corporate defense lawyer in Columbia.
It’s under reported in South Carolina, but Lieutenant Governor Bauer has said he’s not running for L.G. – regardless of what he does for Governor.
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LG Bryant Not Crazy about Special Session Within Regular Session
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 03:09 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 13 May 2009 01:20
Concurrent legislative sessions. Now you’ve seen everything. From Nems360.com:
Count Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant as those not fond of Gov. Haley Barbour’s special session within the regular session.
Last week when the Legislature was in regular session to work on adopting a state budget, the Republican Barbour called a special session for some items he was interested in to be considered.
Throughout last week, the Legislature would jump from regular session to special session and vice versa. On more than one occasion, the Legislature’s presiding officers, Speaker Billy McCoy, D-Rienzi, in the House, and Bryant in the Senate, would have to adjourn one session and begin another to stay within the often complex parliamentary rules.
At one point, the Senate was debating an issue, and Bryant had to stop in the middle of the debate and convene the special session because the Senate had moved earlier to re-convene the special session at that particular time.
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Florida Politics All Shook Up
Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 May 2009 09:44 Written by rslcpol Wednesday, 13 May 2009 09:44
From NewsJournalOnline.com:
Sending a major jolt through Florida politics, Gov. Charlie Crist confirmed Tuesday he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2010 — and forgo the possibility of a second term in the governor’s office.Crist ended weeks of speculation by saying he wants to succeed outgoing Republican Sen. Mel Martinez and will become the first governor in four decades not to seek re-election.
The announcement immediately raised the profile of the Senate race but also appeared likely to have far-reaching effects at the top of Florida’s political system.
KS: Governor to make LG Pick Soon
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 May 2009 10:20 Written by rslcpol Tuesday, 12 May 2009 10:20
From LJWorld.com:
Gov. Mark Parkinson is hinting that he will name a new lieutenant governor soon.
He told reporters Monday that he plans to focus on making the pick during the next week or two.
The governor had promised to hold off making a selection until after the Legislature finished its annual session. Lawmakers adjourned early Saturday.
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NV: LG Wants AG Off His Case
Last Updated on Monday, 11 May 2009 10:22 Written by rslcpol Monday, 11 May 2009 10:22
From Review Journal:
The attorney general’s office accuses Krolicki of misappropriating about $6 million in fees earned by the program and not depositing it in state accounts, as required by law.
The funds are accounted for and Krolicki is not accused of embezzlement.
Attorney Margaret Stanish said it’s improper for the attorney general’s office to prosecute Krolicki because the office had given a “green light” to contracts related to the college savings program. She also said Krolicki was merely carrying out his duties as treasurer when he went forward with the college savings program.
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OK: Polling the Governor’s Race
Last Updated on Monday, 4 May 2009 11:07 Written by rslcpol Monday, 4 May 2009 10:41
Democrat L.G. Jari Askins is relatively new on the statewide scene in Oklahoma, so it’s pretty shocking to see her primary opponent – long time Democrat A.G. Drew Edmondson – trailing in this match up. From Tulsa Today:
In a two-way race for the Democratic nomination Lt. Governor Jari Askins had 33.9 percent and Attorney General Drew Edmondson had 28.6 percent.
The sampling was of 168 registered Democrats, 139 registered Republicans and 11 independents. It was conducted April 23-26 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 5.5 percentage points.
Of the Republicans surveyed, 23.7 percent indicated they did not have a preference or declined to answer.
“I think J.C. not having been on the ballot since 2002 is having an impact on his numbers. Memories are short in politics,” said Bill Shapard of The SoonerPoll, which he heads with political science professor, author and pollster Keith Gaddie.
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Ray of Sunshine for the GOP
Last Updated on Friday, 1 May 2009 01:11 Written by rslcpol Friday, 1 May 2009 01:11
This morning, Jennifer Rubin, D.C. Editor for the popular Pajamas Media Network, posted “A Ray of Sunshine for the GOP in State Races”. The piece unpacks the continued successes Republicans have had at the state level since the November 2008 elections, and highlights one of the RSLC’s most recent candidates in New Hampshire, Marilinda Garcia.
Here’s an excerpt:
“These wins represent more than consolation prizes for Republicans smarting from losses at the national level. State legislatures are in essence the minor league training grounds for future governors, congressmen, and senators (as well as an occasional president). Republicans remember all too well the dogged determination of then-Congressman Rahm Emanuel, who scoured the country in anticipation of the 2006 election to find attractive candidates well suited to their districts. And if Republicans are to make headway in 2010 they will have to repeat that exercise and draw heavily on the “bench” in state legislatures.
So the lesson for Republicans should be clear. Adjust the message to match voters concerns. Find articulate candidates including women and minorities. When possible, disengage from the battle between party labels and national personalities. And return to winning conservative themes of smaller government and lower taxes. That might not be a winning formula everywhere or in all races, but so far it has provided a ray of sunshine in an otherwise gloomy period for Republicans. And come 2010, one or more of these Republicans, or some of their new colleagues, may step into a national or statewide race and teach Beltway Republicans a thing or two.”