Disappointing job numbers but Governor 47th of 50 wouldn't be any better. But 2001-2009 when it came to job creation wasn't great. Just as well it was very low when Clinton left office
Mediocrity is generally not rewarded with re-election in America.
Is that why Governor Romney got out of Massachuetts in 2006 
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No, Santorum and his ilk made the Republican brand toxic in 2005/2006 with their emphasis upon Big Government social conservatism. While Romney still could have won re-election, it would have been an exhausting experience because of the barriers erected by Santorum and Co.
Let's not forget, he had a presidential campaign to lose!
