Read more governor stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/16003/governor.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 9:43:34 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74655/ethics-panel-charges-sanford-with-37-violations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSouth Carolina's ethics commission has hit Mark Sanford with 37 violations for using state funds for inappropriate travel expenses, including a trip to see his Argentine mistress. Besides the governor's South American trysts, Sanford also bought business-class tickets for state travel—South Carolina requires officials to fly cheaply—and, in...http://www.newser.com/story/74655/ethics-panel-charges-sanford-with-37-violations.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:25:30 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74433/giuliani-plans-run-for-us-senate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRudy Giuliani will run for US Senate next year as a possible steppingstone to a presidential bid in 2012, sources tell the New York Daily News . Giuliani plans to challenge Kirsten Gillibrand for the remaining two years of Hillary Clinton’s term. He had been expected to run for governor in...http://www.newser.com/story/74433/giuliani-plans-run-for-us-senate.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:42 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74132/ill-dems-rally-around-plan-to-take-gitmo-prisoners.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIllinois' governor and senior senator spent yesterday feverishly trying to regain momentum on their plan to use a nearly empty maximum-security prison 150 miles from Chicago to house Gitmo detainees. With federal officials visiting Thomson Correctional Center today, local GOP lawmakers had gone on the offense Saturday, calling it a...http://www.newser.com/story/74132/ill-dems-rally-around-plan-to-take-gitmo-prisoners.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 16 Nov 2009 9:14:13 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74038/hutchison-wont-resign-senate-seat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRepublican Kay Bailey Hutchison, who is challenging Texas Gov. Rick Perry for his job, is planning to keep her US Senate seat until after the state's March gubernatorial primary. Hutchison, a Republican, plans to tell Republican women in a speech in Galveston today that she is stepping down in 2010...http://www.newser.com/story/74038/hutchison-wont-resign-senate-seat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSat, 14 Nov 2009 7:11:37 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73834/spitzer-to-give-ethics-lecture-at-harvard.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA Harvard University ethics center is hosting a lecture by none other than Eliot Spitzer tomorrow. The disgraced governor will speak about when it's right for the government to intervene in the markets. Despite the intellectual theme, his former madam tells the Daily News that Spitzer is a "man without...http://www.newser.com/story/73834/spitzer-to-give-ethics-lecture-at-harvard.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 17:12:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73224/5-things-to-watch-in-nj.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIt remains a tight race for governor in New Jersey between Democrat Jon Corzine and Republican Chris Christie. Jonathan Martin of Politico offers five things to watch: Turnout: If it's below 48% or so, that means trouble for Corzine. It's a sign he hasn't mobilized the Democratic base, particularly minorities,...http://www.newser.com/story/73224/5-things-to-watch-in-nj.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73135/nj-gov-hopeful-runs-afoul-of-monty-python.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRepublican Chris Christie holds a razor-thin lead over incumbent Jon Corzine in the New Jersey governor's race, and now he has five more potential opponents—the members of Monty Python, who are considering suing the former US Attorney for violating their copyright. An online ad the campaign swiftly yanked from...http://www.newser.com/story/73135/nj-gov-hopeful-runs-afoul-of-monty-python.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 02 Nov 2009 15:40:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73125/robo-palin-gets-into-va-govs-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagVirginia voters are getting recorded advice from Sarah Palin on how to vote in tomorrow’s gubernatorial election. The former Alaska governor’s robocall doesn’t mention GOP candidate Bob McDonnell by name—he’s been loath to accept support from the polarizing figure—but the message appears clear, CNN reports. “Vote to share...http://www.newser.com/story/73125/robo-palin-gets-into-va-govs-race.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 02 Nov 2009 14:20:49 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73054/obama-stumps-for-corzine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Obama today pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as key to the White House's ability to make good on its political promises. "He's one of the best partners I have in the White House....http://www.newser.com/story/73054/obama-stumps-for-corzine.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 01 Nov 2009 21:21:38 CST