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Will tax cuts backfire on Republican governors?

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While Washington is obsessed with Democratic control of the Senate, Republican governors are fighting for re-election in some crucial states.

Sam Brownback gave Kansas a real live experiment in trickle-down economics.

Now business types are supporting his Democratic Challenger.

Cuts in taxes may backfire against GOP governors in Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, Maine, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

It's all about budget deficits, education cuts, and slow job growth.

What are the possible consequences for the Republican presidential nomination in 2016?

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Several Republican governors elected four years ago have made good on their promises to cut taxes and reduce the size of government, but some may have gone too far.

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