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Critical Governors Races Ahead.
Pro-lifers in 36 states will be voting for governor in the fall elections. Fifteen governors are running for re-election while 21 states have retiring or term-limited governors. In several of the races, pro-life issues will be a strong factor in the outcome.
While some governors may be easily re-elected, others will have a tougher time. One of those will be pro-life Wisconsin Governor Scott McCallum (R). McCallum served as lieutenant governor under Gov. Tommy Thompson and took over the chief executive's office when pro-life President George W. Bush tapped Thompson as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Wisconsin Democrats have a September 10 primary to choose from among three nominees, all of whom are pro-abortion.
Pro-life Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) finds himself in a battle with pro-abortion businessman Tony Sanchez (D). Sanchez promotes himself as a Catholic who supports abortion, but that has raised the ire of the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Bishop Edmond Carmody has banned Sanchez from speaking in any Catholic facilities. Bishop Carmody stated of Catholics who "personally oppose abortion" but support abortion rights, `That's being schizophrenic about it. "That's saying, `In my own home, I respect life, but when I'm in public office, I'm going to go with the pack.'"
Another pro-life governor who may have a tough re-election effort is Florida Governor Jeb Bush (R). His opponent, decided in the September 10 Democratic primary, will be pro-abortion former Attorney General Janet Reno or pro-abortion attorney Bill McBride. Because of the role Florida played in the 2000 presidential race, Democrats are determined to defeat the President's brother in his re-election bid.
Pro-abortion governors facing pro-life challengers include Governor Tom Vilsack (D) of Iowa, facing pro-life attorney Doug Gross (R), and California Governor Gray Davis (D), who is being opposed by pro-life businessman Bill Simon (R).
One of the most vulnerable incumbents this year is Alabama Governor Don Siegelman (D). Struggling to keep his job, Siegelman is facing a strong challenge from pro-life Congressman Bob Riley (R).
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Source: HighBeam Research, Critical Governors Races Ahead.