Word: governors
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...NCNA intends to take Snowe's concerns and turn them into action. Founded by Virginia Representative Eric Cantor, the No. 2 House Republican, its birth was announced on President Obama's 100th day in office with the support of GOP leaders in both chambers as well as former Florida Governor Jeb Bush and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who both spoke on Saturday alongside Cantor. The audience consisted mainly of Washington Republican consultants and Cantor supporters who received word from his e-mail listserv. The three struck a moderate tone. "It's time for us to listen, first, to learn...
...Palin, Governor Sarah •commencement of tweeting by is instantly employed by to complain about the staff of having been "gravely misquoted...
Christ, Jesus •proposed appearance of on Florida license plates being crucified in front of either the sun or an orange is defended - "If they don't want one they don't have to buy one" - by Governor Charlie Crist...
...judicial candidate considered to be in the top tier of potential choices is Jennifer Granholm, 50, the current governor of Michigan. With a court full of Circuit judges, Granholm would make a mark as a politician, a throwback to the past when politicians, like Earl Warren or Hugo Black, were often chosen for the Supreme Court. And there could be political reasons for picking her; though he won it quite handily, Michigan is still a swing state, and Granholm would please unions, one of several groups Obama will have to contend with on his left. Labor and some civil rights...
...approving the tax hike by a 108-51 vote, House lawmakers defied objections by Governor Deval L. Patrick ’78 to first consider ethics, pension and transportation reform bills...