Who of these Republican governors is viable on a national level?
I tried to pick governors with at least a few years in office and who weren't obvious failures on a national scale.
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Bob Riley of Alabama. Took office in 2003, and he'll be out due to term limits in 2010.
Jodi Rell of Connecticut. Took office in 2004, and she'll be up for re-election in 2010.
Sonny Perdue of Georgia. Took office in 2003, and he'll be out due to term limits in 2010.
Linda Lingle of Hawaii. Took office in 2002, and she'll be out due to term limits in 2010.
Mitch Daniels of Indiana. Took office in 2005, and he'll out due to term limits in 2012.
Bobby Jindal of Lousiana. Took office in 2008, and he'll be up for re-election in 2010.
Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota. Took office in 2003, and will retire in 2010.
Haley Barbour of Mississippi. Took office in 2004, and he'll be out due to term limits in 2011.
Dave Heineman of Nebraska. Took office in 2005, and he'll be up for re-election in 2010.
John Hoeven of North Dakota. Took office in 2000, and he'll be up for re-election in 2012.
Donald Carcieri of Rhode Island. Took office in 2003, and he'll be out due to term limits in 2012.
Mike Rounds of South Dakota. Took office in 2003, and he'll be out due to term limits in 2012.
Rick Perry of Texas. Took office in 2000, and will be up for re-election in 2010.
Jon Huntsman of Utah. Took office in 2005, and will be up for re-election in 2012.
Jim Douglas of Vermont. Took office in 2003, and will be up for re-election in 2010.
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