In 2010 Republicans swept to power in the states, making
a net gain of six governorships. This means Republicans have a natural
disadvantage as they have to defend more governorships. Of the 22 governorships
controlled by Republicans, nine of them were won by Obama twice. On the other
hands the Democrats only control one governorship in a state won by Romney and
McCain. Of the remaining races 13 Republicans are up for election in
McCain/Romney states, 12 Democrats are up for election in Obama states and
there is one independent, Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island.
Although 2014 is looking bright for Democrats, they
shouldn’t get their hopes up. How people vote in federal elections can be very
different to how they vote in state elections. So here I will outlay all the
states and what ways they are likely to go.
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