The ten most popular governors in America are *all* Republicans:

The ten most popular governors in America are *all* Republicans: pic.twitter.com/YODgLqBI8e

— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) April 12, 2018

Days until the 2017 election: 43. Days until the 2018 election: 407.

Republicans now hold 34 governorships - the highest number in history. Stand w/ RGA & help us defend our majority. https://t.co/LdHv1Kxv7h pic.twitter.com/VKC8uvKLHJ

— The RGA (@The_RGA) September 14, 2017

Our 34 Republican governors are the last line of defense against the left-wing liberals and their harmful policies. Keeping Republican governors in office is critically important and we have 38 gubernatorial races between now and November 2018. The organized left is determined to win and they are prepared to spend big to do so.

GOP Governors Fight Obamacare, Regulations In CPAC Speeches

GOP Governors Fight Obamacare, Regulations In CPAC Speeches https://t.co/BPybROqS5J pic.twitter.com/A87SbSi3Tf

— The Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 24, 2017

HuffPo political editor: Obama presided over "destruction" of Democratic party

HuffPo political editor: Obama presided over "destruction" of Democratic partyhttps://t.co/RMS2u9SDOx pic.twitter.com/flSrJQ3N3f

— The Hill (@thehill) December 28, 2016

"You look at the destruction of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama’s leadership and you have to wonder, what was the political — what were the electoral benefits that he gave to the party?” Stein asked on MSNBC's “Morning Joe” on Wednesday.

“He leaves them in a much worse position,” Stein continued. “The states are decimated, they lost control of the House and Senate, the governorships are decimated.”

Republicans will control the presidency and both chambers of Congress after Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.


The GOP will also hold the governor’s office in 33 states starting in 2017, the most in 24 years. And Republicans control both chambers in 32 state legislatures, while Democrats have control of both chambers in only California, Delaware, Hawaii, Oregon and Rhode Island....

THE INFILTRATOR: How George Soros Destroyed the Democrat Party https://t.co/S0RIyAQ46u pic.twitter.com/rFBGIsn4zq

— (((Doug Ross))) (@directorblue) December 29, 2016

It was the end of the big year with three zeroes. The first X-Men movie had broken box office records. You couldn’t set foot in a supermarket without listening to Brittney Spears caterwauling, “Oops, I Did It Again.” And Republicans and Democrats had total control of both chambers of legislatures in the same amount of states. That was the way it was back in the distant days of the year 2000.

In 2016, Republicans control both legislative chambers in 32 states. That’s up from 16 in 2000.

What happened to the big donkey? Among other things, the Democrats decided to sell their base and their soul to a very bad billionaire and they got a very bad deal for both....

Hate to quote @TheFix, but he's right: "Stunning." pic.twitter.com/lcs09xG9ze

— rajshah84 (@RajShah84) December 29, 2016

YEAR IN REVIEW: Democrats lost over 1,000 seats under Obama

Democrats lost over 1,000 seats under Obama https://t.co/a9GIS7bbsp via the @FoxNews Android app

— Michael Reagan (@ReaganWorld) December 27, 2016

Year in Review 2016 https://t.co/duKJo4QpAA #trending pic.twitter.com/bT4TrlI1B8

— PJ Media (@PJMedia_com) December 27, 2016

For Overseeing the Disintegration Of The Democratic Party, Barack Obama Is A Free Becaon Man Of The Year https://t.co/xNh7XWcXge pic.twitter.com/5r1xnL0kLb

— Free Beacon (@FreeBeacon) December 27, 2016

Reid on potential Dem 2020 candidates: Looks like an "old folks' home" https://t.co/KRrmODSOeo pic.twitter.com/GSjXkiy2P3

— The Hill (@thehill) December 27, 2016

The Top Five Firearm Stories of 2016 https://t.co/FqeSeg0q59 #Trending via @pjmedia_com

— jimgeraghty (@jimgeraghty) December 27, 2016

Federal Register jumps from 81,640 regulatory pages to 91,642 pages in ONE month. https://t.co/yziFUmkGDL

— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) December 27, 2016

Yet another Obama legacy: 40% of millennials still live with their parents, a 75-year high. https://t.co/XOwIA0j7MF #tcot #tlot

— IBDeditorials (@IBDeditorials) December 27, 2016

Trump: Obama 'campaigned hard' for Clinton, who lost because of his message https://t.co/I5KAsH8Vvd via @DCExaminer pic.twitter.com/A5ckamrwBt

— Paul Bedard (@SecretsBedard) December 28, 2016

Reports of the GOP's death "were greatly exaggerated."

Reports of the GOP's death "were greatly exaggerated."

🗣: @MortonBlackwell
📰: @Tyler2ONeil
🔗: https://t.co/5wnDsNJjdH#TrumpTransition

— PJ Media (@PJMedia_com) November 16, 2016

Sea change: Former Navy SEAL Becomes First Jewish Governor Of Missouri…

Former Navy SEAL Becomes First Jewish Governor Of Missouri… https://t.co/S5SXHVp5IB

— Weasel Zippers (@weaselzippers) November 12, 2016

In a further blow to Democrats, Republicans increase their hold on state governments

Democrats now control only 13 state legislatures (26%). If they lose 1 more they fall below the % needed to stop constitutional amendments. pic.twitter.com/6tVxNSoO2q

— Marc Porter Magee (@marcportermagee) November 12, 2016

Thirty-three GOP governors
26 states with a GOP governor and both houses of the legislature.
Good start. https://t.co/9Le8DDw6Qm

— Grover Norquist (@GroverNorquist) November 12, 2016

In a further blow to Democrats, Republicans increase their hold on state governments https://t.co/49WVCKsaUa

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 12, 2016

Republicans now hold an all-time high of 68 out of the 99 state legislative chambers. pic.twitter.com/aacbECeEih

— Fox News (@FoxNews) November 12, 2016

Over 900 GOP state legislator GAINS since Obama been POTUS. There's your legacy, Mr. President. https://t.co/nHDASxm6mx

— Rich Killion (@nhkillion) November 12, 2016

Best wishes also for the GOP victors in the House, Senate & statehouses: may you govern with the high seriousness befitting our great nation

— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) November 9, 2016

Republicans Now Control Record Number of State Legislative Chambers... https://t.co/QnSA1J2kHc

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) November 17, 2016

As a result of Republican gains in this Tuesday's election, Democrats have retained total control in only five states - California, Delaware, Hawaii, Oregon and Rhode Island.

As a result of GOP gains in #Election2016, Dems retain total control in just 5 states - CA, DE, HI, OR, & RI https://t.co/YGKWsB2ana

— HJTA.org (@HJTA) November 10, 2016

Congratulations!

Congratulations to President-elect @realDonaldTrump and VP-elect @mike_pence on their historic win! We did it! pic.twitter.com/7Rr1K7SeTA

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to the @HouseGOP for maintaining their majority! pic.twitter.com/vctcYCZ6bJ

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

It happened ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/NzHBmpET7e

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to @SenShelby on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/y0hnabBaxR

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator-elect @ToddYoungIN on his election! pic.twitter.com/HolmKFnlbB

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @marcorubio on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/xl44hRDGck

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @jameslankford on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/waiRAFmHiJ

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @robportman on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/XhExIqeIPp

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @votetimscott on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/hnqym1E0GS

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @RandPaul on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/UXFPWtXBWN

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @RonJohnsonWI on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/giO4xlai0I

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @crapo4senate on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/6dshvPE2mq

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to @SenJohnMcCain on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/tDwLTG9402

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to GOP Governor Gary Herbert on winning re-election in Utah! https://t.co/q3doyqe98J @GovHerbert #UTGOV pic.twitter.com/BQSHDDednk

— The RGA (@The_RGA) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @BurrForSenate on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/tXutgGmgPs

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to @SenMikeLee on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/flBiXAXsgE

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @ChuckGrassley on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/D5oqXv7x1T

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @JohnnyIsakson on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/W2223TK9Hi

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @Boozman4AR on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/oD7hkXfBhb

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @JohnThune on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/MPaDYKk8mO

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to @SenJohnHoeven on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/HQ1pTt5akF

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @JerryMoran on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/tcbM3OB1dj

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @LisaForSenate on her reelection! pic.twitter.com/VRiR6SEt93

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @PatToomey on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/Pu7wcRjkbj

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Senator @RoyBluntMO on his reelection! pic.twitter.com/rRWM16UfWz

— GOP (@GOP) November 9, 2016

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Congratulations to Governor-Elect @PhilScott4VT On His Victory In Vermont! https://t.co/h5KZMmGMyK #VTGOV pic.twitter.com/PA0xH14hk1

— The RGA (@The_RGA) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Governor-Elect @EricGreitens On His Victory In Missouri! https://t.co/c6KH8dUUQV #MOGOV pic.twitter.com/7o4mKAC9T2

— The RGA (@The_RGA) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to Governor-Elect Eric Holcomb on his victory tonight in Indiana! https://t.co/RXk1cHhI1o @HolcombForIN #INGOV pic.twitter.com/7icWskkCiA

— The RGA (@The_RGA) November 9, 2016

Congratulations to North Dakota Governor-Elect @DougBurgum! https://t.co/vwZpv7h3VP #NDGOV @DougForDakota pic.twitter.com/HSSjoAmEe1

— The RGA (@The_RGA) November 9, 2016

At least 64% of America's Governors will be Republican next year. A new record in the modern era. Incredible.

At least 64% of America's Governors will be Republican next year. A new record in the modern era. Incredible.

— Will Franklin (@WILLisms) November 9, 2016

Dozen guv races give Republicans shot at more gains

Dozen guv races give Republicans shot at more gains https://t.co/18wgoK9ocX pic.twitter.com/nygRMkwgxI

— SFGate (@SFGate) November 9, 2016

Pro-gun, anti-abortion. Dems: take note

Louisiana picks Democrat as next governor, rejecting David Vitter https://t.co/dEDwMU11rl pic.twitter.com/qWadXHzTf1

— SFGate (@SFGate) November 22, 2015

Democrat John Bel Edwards upsets GOP candidate in Louisiana Governor Race https://t.co/32xuDjuxjq Pro-gun, anti-abortion. Dems: take note

— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) November 22, 2015

A Republican U.S. Senator lost to a Democrat State Rep in a super duper red state, while all other Republicans won. #LAgov

— Ali A. Akbar (@ali) November 22, 2015

Edwards won by the same margin Cassidy beat Landrieu in her runoff.

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) November 22, 2015

#GOPinDisarray RT @ellencarmichael Buried lede: Republicans win largest legislative majority EVER in Louisiana history.

— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) November 22, 2015

Governors Can’t Stop Obama on Refugees, but Congress Can

Governors Can’t Stop Obama on Refugees, but Congress Can https://t.co/KA7f9a9JZE via @BreitbartNews

— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) November 18, 2015

EXCLUSIVE -- REPORT: 8 Syrians Caught at Texas Border in Laredo https://t.co/prYSdTAmZq via @BreitbartNews And lo! The circle is complete

— Joel Pollak (@joelpollak) November 19, 2015

Under Obama, Democrats' losses in state legislatures are among the worst in 115 years.

Since Obama took office, 816 Democratic lawmakers lost their jobs in state legislatures https://t.co/orXCfYpuoM

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 12, 2015

Under Obama, Democrats' losses in state legislatures are among the worst in 115 years. https://t.co/1tVzsi1qvL pic.twitter.com/OhJqmAAY3m

— NYT National News (@NYTNational) November 13, 2015

Obama's legacy in state politics: A shrinking Democratic party https://t.co/Uio3T5AA8H

— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 12, 2015

#LeadRight2016 #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/Ex95Jg3Fus

— RNC (@GOP) November 15, 2015

Democrats have the presidency. Republicans have almost everything else.

Democrats have the presidency. Republicans have almost everything else. https://t.co/4BKeHJbEGn pic.twitter.com/ZSELM4KQJ2

— Chris Cillizza (@TheFix) November 5, 2015

You don't think @realDonaldTrump or @RealBenCarson can win? @SenSanders? Did you see what happened in Kentucky? https://t.co/EFfidD34aY

— Ron Fournier (@ron_fournier) November 5, 2015

Republican wins Kentucky governor's race...

Republican wins Kentucky governor's race... https://t.co/a9qkUUEVAJ

— DRUDGE REPORT (@DRUDGE_REPORT) November 4, 2015

New Mexico’s Republican governor just ended civil forfeiture in her state

New Mexico’s Republican governor just ended civil forfeiture in her state http://t.co/WvJHYXUUFi

— Red Alert Politics (@RedAlert) April 11, 2015

An exciting development in criminal justice reform: New Mexico’s Republican Gov. Susana Martinez has signed a bill that essentially ends the practice of civil forfeiture in her state. Cops will no longer be able to seize property merely on the suspicion of a crime.

The bill would require that residents be convicted of a crime before police seize their property, and would also funnel all seizure profits into the state’s general fund. This will block police departments from using seizures to pad their budgets, and precludes them from using the popular federal Equitable Sharing Program, which allows them to pass cases of to the Justice Department while pocketing the profits.

GOP governors: Obama is an obstructionist

◼ Republican governors on Monday blasted President Obama for resisting compromise with the GOP-controlled Congress. - David Drucker/Washington Examiner

During a news conference after meeting with Obama at the White House, Republican governors criticized the president for vowing to veto legislation authorizing the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, and similarly threatening to reject a House-passed bill that would fund the Department of Homeland Security while reversing his executive immigration order....

The governors also unloaded on the president for asking them to participate in improving the lives on everyday Americans but then rejecting most of the solutions they propose that require federal sign-off, such as overhauling state Medicaid programs.

“It’s not shocking news that things are not just bogged down but stuck in Washington,” said Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, chairman of the Republican Governors Association. “A lot of people have an interest in keeping things stirred up and stuck.

In Maryland: A historic first couple

Larry Hogan arrives with his wife, Yumi, as they are greeted by supporters at an event in Annapolis in this file photo. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

◼ Md. Gov. Larry Hogan and his Korean-born wife, Yumi, are a historic first couple - Washington Post (image source)

They made history this week, moving into the Maryland governor’s mansion as a mixed-race couple in an increasingly diverse state — and as novices in wielding political power. Larry Hogan, a Republican in an overwhelmingly Democratic state, had never held elected office before he won a stunning upset in November.

The love story of Larry and Yumi Hogan received scant attention during last year’s contentious race for Maryland’s governorship. But as they ease into their new roles — Yumi will hold her first official event Sunday — their late-in-life relationship will continue to help shape their public image and personal lives.