Friday Governors Line: Change is the new normal

The Fix by Chris Cillizza

7. Vermont (R): Republicans insist they like their chances with Lt Gov. Brian Dubie, a popular GOPer in the mold of retiring Gov. Jim Douglas, in the race. But, Vermont is Vermont -- President Obama carried the Green Mountain State with 67 percent in 2008. And, Democrats have a quality field with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz, state Sen. Peter Shumlin and former Lt. Gov. Doug Racine in the running. (Previous ranking: 6)