Democrats win majority of governorships

[RedEarth]

(CNN) -- Six governorships switched from Republican to Democratic in Tuesday's election, giving Democrats control of a majority of top state posts for the first time in 12 years.

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Unlike controlling the House or Senate, having a majority of governorships has little practical effect, because governors operate independently of each other. However, a switch gives Democrats bragging rights and access to state political organizations that could be helpful in the 2008 presidential election.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/election.governors/index.html

[Raiden]

1. When it rains, it pours!

Great news!! :bounce:

[Marie26]

2. Is it a tsunami yet?

Dems are now in control of the House, probably the Senate, the governorships and the state legislatures. Bushco. is DONE.

[brentspeak]

3. If it weren't for the dumb 3rd party voters, Dina Titus could've won in Nevada

Nev. Governor (KEY RACE)
Candidate Votes %
Jim Gibbons (R) 277,855 48
Dina Titus (D) 254,920 44
Other 47,316 8
Key: * Incumbent | Winner
Precincts: 100% | Updated: 5:54 AM ET | Source: AP
More About This Race »

:banghead:

[Brazenly Liberal]

4. Little practical effect. I disagree!

one word - redistricting.

[happydreams]

5. Governors important in cleaning up election fraud.

Especially in Ohio. That mess will get some attention.

[bnr65432]

7. Speaking of Ohio

We did pretty well, not only completely destroying Ken Blackwell for governor, who gave election 2004 to Bush, but also winning the secretary of state position which Blackwell vacated. It would be interesting to see statistics about other races for more minor positions across the nation, as these can also affect the fairness of elections.

[happydreams]

8. There are going to be some serious dirty tricks

exposed when the newly elected start investigating in Ohio. Watching Blackwell burn was one of my favorite moments yesterday. He was key operative for bringing fascism to America and needs to be held accountable. :hi:

[bemildred]

6. It has great practical effect.

It affects the primary process and redistricting, from which all else flows.

[happydreams]

9. Yep, thanks for the input.

:hi: