article_snippet: Sure, we all know about how the Republicans regained control of the Senate in 2014, but what about the fact that blue-state governors fell like tent poles?
article_snippet: Or that GOP governors now outnumber the Democrats by almost two-to-one, 31 to 18.
article_snippet: Or that Republicans have complete control of nearly three times as many state legislatures as the Democrats, 30 to 11.
article_snippet: And if you take a peek at those blue-state governors who might be president, consider this:
article_snippet: And Democratic governors are very thin on the ground in the heartland.
article_snippet: Any time you have Republicans winning the gubernatorial races in Massachusetts, Illinois and Maryland, Democrats should pay attention.