Precriminations Watch: The Governors Are Good

The Republican Governors Association is spinning the night as evidence that the one bright spot in the GOP firmament is the cadre of Republican governors:

The elections of Governor Jon Huntsman, Jr. and Governor John Hoeven ensure that every incumbent Republican Governor won tonight by wide margins. Earlier tonight Governor Daniels and Governor Douglas dominated races that were targeted by national Democrats. The success of Republican Governors at the polls offers a bright spot for the GOP, and their victories tonight show their importance to the Republican Party's future. "Republican Governors prove that when we govern well and stick to our principles the nation still supports the Republican Party," said RGA Chairman Governor Rick Perry. "The plan that Republican Governors developed two years ago is working. Next week the Governors will expand on their plan and bring fresh leadership and new ideas to the GOP. Tonight's results show how important Republican Governors are to the Republican Party moving forward." "When Republicans focus on solving problems we can win in any environment," said RGA Executive Director Nick Ayers. "It's now time to focus on rebuilding our Party at the state level -- not in Washington DC -- and our governors are poised to do so."