
Indiana Gov.-Elect Mike Pence, left, and Republican Governors Association Chairman Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell participate in a panel discussion during the 2012 RGA Annual Conference at Encore hotel-casino Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

“Absolutely wrong. … I don’t think that represents where we are as a party and where we’re going as a party. That has got to be one of the most fundamental takeaways from this election.” - Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governot and Republican Governors Association chief.

Indiana Gov.-Elect Mike Pence, left, and Republican Governors Association Chairman Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell participate in a panel discussion during the 2012 RGA Annual Conference at Encore hotel-casino Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill)

ASSOCIATED PRESS Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (left) and Texas Gov. Rick Perry share a moment on stage at the Republican Governors Association meeting Wednesday in San Diego. Mr. Barbour is the outgoing chairman of the association and Mr. Perry is the incoming chairman.

Associated Press Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, who doubles as chairman of the Republican Governors Association, hopes to see his group's ranks swell after November's elections.