31.   It takes more than political acumen, though, to be a popular governor, and the people of California rate Wilson relatively poorly.

32.   Mauro sought to portray Bush as a popular governor with a famous family but also a politician who was out of touch with Texans.

33.   Most amusing to many Republicans here is that Davis, the popular governor, has been mentioned as a potential running mate for Gore.

34.   Newhouse, however, said popular governors would not necessarily bring votes to others on the ticket.

35.   Now in his second term, Weld has been a widely popular governor.

36.   Now all five have popular Republican governors, four of whom have been widely promoted as possible running mates for Dole.

37.   Now as the popular Texas governor, he is seen as the cheerful optimist.

38.   On the other hand, Knowles is a popular governor, and two things may work in his favor.

39.   Pataki is an extremely popular governor.

40.   Political analysts say lack of time may be the most effective argument opponents can raise to a package of reforms by a popular governor directed at an unpopular industry.