While Washington dithers, Republican governors are defying the conventional wisdom and making a difference in their respective states. They offer examples of successful conservative policies, and they form a bench that is much deeper than anything the Democrats have to offer in the way of future party leaders.

One good example is Wisconsin’s Scott Walker. Well known around the country after his battle with Wisconsin unions and subsequent recall attempt — in which he proved more popular than when he was first elected — Walker’s Madison continues to provide a contrast with President Obama’s Washington. And like some other governors, he shows a willingness to call out national leaders for their failure to solve problems similar to those he has faced. He defied the order to close federally-funded parks during the government shutdown. And the weak Wisconsin economy he inherited has since turned around during his tenure.

Most pertinent to current national news, Walker, a strong critic of Obamacare, has worked to come up with his own unique way to deal with the law’s Medicaid expansion – as have a few other GOP governors around the country.

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