Some Republicans in White House runs will have to defend struggling economies in their states . From New Jersey to Wisconsin to Louisiana , GOP governors with their eyes on the White House have presided over unbalanced budgets , unfunded pension liabilities , credit downgrades and sluggish job growth . Chris Christie in New Jersey and Bobby Jones in Louisiana both have much to explain .
Some Republicans in White House runs will have to defend struggling economies in their states . Chris Christie in New Jersey and Bobby Jones in Louisiana both have much to explain .