New Mexico Governor Bill Richards predicts Democrats could potentially go "from 22 Democratic governors to 27 or 28 after the '06 elections." He went on to say: "The real reform and the real action in the Democratic Party is with governorships. It's a good omen for strengthening the Democratic Party for '08."
The Democrats certainly need to do SOMETHING before the 2006 and 2008 elections! One suggestion would be to get a spine transplant!
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Democrats Look for Historic Shift in Governors' Races
By Dan Balz
Washington Post Staff Writer
February 26, 2006
Republicans face a potential upheaval in the states this November, with Democrats positioned to capture a majority of the governorships for the first time since 1990 and seize an early advantage in the 2008 presidential contest.
While the battle for control of Congress has drawn more attention, the states may be the most competitive arenas in this midterm election year. Historically, shifts in power in the 50 capitals have held long-term implications for both parties, and control of statehouses can give parties tangible organizational advantages during presidential elections. (full story)
Don't agonize, organize ... that's my mantra. Change won't happen unless you work to make it happen! But sometimes even your best efforts don't provide the results you were looking for. Or sometimes a situation is just so completely outrageous that all you can do is say ... YIKES!
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