Didn't see any who reduced overall taxes nor who shrunk government size. I would call them all "Liberal Lite" (but most conservatives have become such in the last few years.)
Where is Sonny Perdue on the list?
I wouldn't vote for another shrub if it was lined with 20 gold pieces.
I'm sorry, but the Governor of Indiana is a raving statist.
In other words, we are hopeless.
Ask Terri Schiavo about Jeb's pro-life credentials....
Last week we had 203 Democrat Party activist fat cats and trust fund babies take out an ad in the Minneapolis Star Tribune demanding the State raise taxes. Here is Gov Tim Pawleney's response.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654990/posts
STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR (MN) -- June 22, 2006
Office of the Governor, Tim Pawlenty ^ | June 24, 2006 | MrsPatriot
Posted on 06/24/2006 11:49:02 AM PDT by MrsPatriot
A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR -- June 22, 2006
The following is a statement from Governor Tim Pawlenty regarding the full-page ad in today’s Star Tribune from the “Growth & Justice” think tank calling for a $2 billion per year tax increase.
“After decades of struggle, we are proud to have moved Minnesota out of the top ten in taxes. We now have budget surpluses and double digit revenue growth to the state. We are not undertaxed and will be able to fund our key priorities like education without raising taxes.
“Having read the names of those who signed the full-page ad in today’s Star Tribune, I want to issue them a friendly challenge. I invite the people on the list to send in a voluntary contribution to the state, above and beyond the taxes they already pay, of $250,000 to $2 million each.
“Since their contributions will be public information under our Data Practices Act, we will look into listing the names of these generous Minnesotans on a state website. I will also personally pose with each of them for a commemorative photo in the Governor’s Reception Room accepting their contribution and issue them a certificate of appreciation. I look forward to the state receiving checks from each of these 203 individuals.”
Under Minnesota Statutes 16A.013 and 16A.014, the Department of Finance is authorized to accept contributions of this type. Checks should be made payable to “State of Minnesota” and sent to:
Minnesota Department of Finance 400 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street St. Paul, MN 55155
....signed a measure to void illegal immigrants’ driver’s licenses and replace them with a special “driving privilege” card....
Uh, number 4 conservative governor??
What am I missing here....?
I am not a resident of any these states and I cannot attest to their conservative ranking, but as a conservative, I have always been impressed with Mark Sanford the Governor of South Carolina when I have heard him speak.
Gov. Daniels deserves no credit.
He is a disgrace.
I will cast my first vote for a democrat in 2008. His opponent. I don't care who it is.
He has shoved more stuff down our throats and we're just filled to the brim with his BS.
This is pure unadulterated Horse$h!+.
Jeb Bush kisses illegal alien butt like his brother, Perry oozes status quo and don't rock the boat, and Daniels screwed up taxes. Those are some black marks on an otherwise conservative record. Owens is good but people blame for the CO Dem gains in 2004. My personal ranking of Top 10 Most Conservative Governors going by all incumbents would be:
1. Haley Barbour Mississippi (R) 2003 2007
2. Mark.Sanford South Carolina (R) 2002 2006
3. Sonny Perdue Georgia (R) 2002 2006
4. Timothy Pawlenty Minnesota (R) 2002 2006
5. John Hoeven North Dakota (R) 2000 2008
6. Dave Heineman Nebraska (R) 2005 2006
7. Donald L. Carcieri Rhode Island (R) 2002 2006
8. Matt Blunt Missouri (R) 2004 2008
9. Mike Rounds South Dakota (R) 2002 2006
10. Jon Huntsman, Jr. Utah (R) 2004 2008
Where is Mark Sanford on that list ?!? He ought to be #1 !
Mark Sanford I would put at #2, and keep Jeb at #1. Owens has been a disappointment and should be around #8 if not out of the top 10 altogether.
BUMP!
Do you still agree with this list?