Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (right) gestures as he and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speak about education reform in Richmond, Va. Republican governors, often seen as innovative policy-makers and potential presidential candidates, are struggling in several states with political or ethical problems that might crimp their ambitions. Two governors eyeing possible White House bids, McDonnell and Jindal, suddenly find themselves fending off critics and trying to shore up legacies they hope will withstand national scrutiny. (ASSOCIATED PRESS / Steve Helber, File)
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