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GOP governors looking to their own as 2012 race takes shape
July 18th, 2011
07:55 AM ET
702 days ago

GOP governors looking to their own as 2012 race takes shape

Salt Lake City, Utah (CNN) - Republican governors are searching within their own ranks for a presidential candidate to get behind, a scenario that might present an obstacle for Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann's as she continues her surge in the polls.

In the wake of big statehouse gains in 2010, Republicans wield control over political and financial networks in several key battleground and primary states. Now they are planning to exercise that newfound influence as the party begins the process of choosing its nominee.
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GOP-led states skipping payments to governors association
February 24th, 2011
03:20 PM ET
846 days ago

GOP-led states skipping payments to governors association

Washington (CNN) - A handful of Republican governors are declining to pay their annual dues to the National Governors Association as they seek ways to trim state government costs in a down economy.

The NGA, a bipartisan organization of the nation's governors that meets twice a year to discuss issues of public policy and governance, is holding its annual winter meeting in Washington this weekend.
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