In exchange for switching to the Republican party, FoxNews reports, Republicans are reportedly offering Senator-elect Joe Manchin, current West Virginia governor, support for a plant to convert coal to diesel fuel that has stalled under Democratic leadership in Washington.
He has been a loyal soldier for the governor, supporting a property-tax cap and initiatives to reverse the effects of a court ruling that requires the state to help equalize spending between rich and poor school districts.
The Pride Agenda has yet to endorse anyone in the race for governor, and support for the bill is considered a litmus test by its members.
"I think it's going to be a huge waste of money and it's going to be another epic fail," said Republican Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, who is running for governor with support from the GOP's Tea Party wing.
Committee: Scott Walker for Governor Candidate supported: Scott Walker Spot: "Right for Wisconsin" -- Another ad supporting Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) as he faces a potential recall election after pushing a highly controversial anti-labor bill in his first few months in office.
When Congressional funding for the bridge was on the table, as Ms Palin campaigned for governor, she supported it.
In last November's election for governor, he supported the candidate of the garment industry, Benigno Fitial, against the Republican candidate, Juan Babauta.
James E. McGreevey, the Democratic candidate for governor, who supports the Newark arena proposal, saw which way the wind was blowing on Thursday morning and began huffing and puffing as well.
"We didn't have the money and we tried it anyway, and now we're the poster child for what a poor state can't do," said Peter Mills, a Republican state senator and candidate for governor who supports a national overhaul.
Committee: Scott Walker for Governor Candidate supported: Scott Walker Spot: "Working Together" -- Featuring a woman labeled a "school board member," the ad seeks to show Walker's public union curbing policies as pro-education.
