a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:626:"With a poor economy and high unemployment, the nation's governors have been forced to make the tough choices:&nbsp; cut services or raise taxes, or both.&nbsp; And, unlike the federal government, many are required to have a balanced budget.&nbsp; Many see this as an opportunity for Republican candidates to take over the Governor's seat in many states.&nbsp; Read more at:&nbsp; <a href="http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2010/09/06/sheer_number,_sour_economy_favor_gop_in_govs_races/page/full/">townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2010/09/06/sheer_number,_sour_economy_favor_gop_in_govs_races/page/full/</a><br />";s:6:"format";s:1:"2";}}s:17:"field_story_image";a:1:{i:0;N;}s:12:"field_weight";a:1:{i:0;a:1:{s:5:"value";s:3:"199";}}}