Well the Governor is Republican, and the state is VERY heavily Republican, so much that Bush won by 22 points there back in 04. The race with this guy was supposedly very tight also. Besides the voters voted for this guy, if he isnt able to serve then it is the Governor's choice and he will be going by the will of the state which is Republican. Hell the only reason this guy got elected was becuase he was very middle and down the line Democrat.