Election 2014 Outlook: Republican governors

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, head of the Republican Governors Association, says his fellow GOP state chief executives are getting the job done. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: Republican governors cite their economic stewardship

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Heading into the 2014 election, the GOP is casting its slate of governors as turnaround artists, saying they've led their states out of recession by embracing lower taxes, putting people back to work and ensuring businesses are helped — not hampered — by their policies. Published July 27, 2014

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Rick Perry has been governor of Texas since Dec. 21, 2000, when his predecessor stepped down to move into the White House. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: Rick Perry touts Texas on national stage

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Whether he runs or not, Texas Gov. Rick Perry commands plenty of attention on the 2016 Republican presidential stage, and he knows it.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker fended off a 2012 drive by liberals, angered by his disavowal of business as usual, to recall him from office. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: Scott Walker survives, Wisconsin thrives

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Ever since Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker grabbed the political world’s attention on June 5, 2012, by becoming the first governor in U.S. history to survive a recall election, he has been on a roll.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence (Associated Press) **FILE**

GOP 2014: From House to Statehouse for Indiana's Mike Pence

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence already has achieved most of his early agenda, barely 18 months into his first term.

Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin leads a discussion on jobs and education at the National Governors Association convention on July 12 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: Oklahoma's Mary Fallin follows in her parents' footsteps

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Oklahoma so far on Gov. Mary Fallin's watch has done pretty well for itself, according to the objective measurements most voters care about.

If the GOP is to make greater inroads with Hispanic and female voters, New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez, a former Democrat, is well-positioned to lead the charge. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: In New Mexico, Susana Martinez is the hope for Hispanics

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Buoyant, bilingual, upbeat and the first female Hispanic governor of any state, New Mexico's Susana Martinez seems a good fit for chief executive officer of a Western state where almost half the 2.1 million population is Hispanic.

Under Gov. Bobby Jindal's leadership on the economy, Louisiana's credit rating has greatly improved. (Associated Press)

GOP 2014: Thriving economy, school choice fuel Bobby Jindal agenda in Louisiana

By Ralph Z. Hallow - The Washington Times

Republican Bobby Jindal postulates that when year after year more people move to Louisiana than leave it, he's probably doing something right as governor.

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Taking Care of Business: Conservative governors weigh in on the GOP’s prospects for 2014 midterm elections - Special Section: Download the special section, available in the July 28, 2014, edition of The Washington Times. (1.5 MB)