[thoughtomator]

Why does a governor need to be able to run for the WH? At this point, you should be happy enough just to have a governor that isn't looking for your first born to pay for protecting habitats of the spotted coyote.

[bonesmccoy]

Of the past Calif. gov's who were GOP, the list includes Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan.

The other two, Dukemejian and Wilson, could have been pushed into national office. Wilson tried, but had his voice damaged by vocal cord surgery.

Texas has had power for 8 years and Arkansas for 8.

When GW leaves office in 08, Cheney won't be running for the POTUS. It will be an open field and time for a replacement.