"While I like Bob Ehrlich, I wouldn't refer to him as a conservative. He's unfortunately pro abortion. If he weren't, I expect he'd be seriously looked at as a presidential contender in 2008 (assuming he won re-election in 2006)."
The real gem and better half of the team is Michael Steele, his Lieutenant-Governor (and far more Conservative than Ehrlich). I'd swap 'em if I could. :-) Wouldn't it be nice to wake up in early 2011 and see 3 Conservative GOP African-American Governors named Steele, Watts, & Blackwell ? :-)
I'm not familiar with Blackwell. But let's not forget Gov. Rice of CA. :-)