That's why two years ago his fellow governors, including the Republicans, voted him the "most effective" governor in America.

If he was with you now, he wouldn't be an effective governor later.

Yet in his own low-key, dogged and stubborn way he has been an effective governor.

He was said to be an effective governor while serving there.

The former judge was proving to be a very effective governor; as deft, charming, and authoritative as appropriate.

Mangal was considered an effective governor by both diplomats and military officials in Afghanistan.

He also said his background as a mayor, rather than as a member of Congress, would make him a more effective governor.

Jacomoni retained this post, which made him the country's effective governor, during much of the Italian occupation.

The survey that came out a couple of months ago listed you as the third most effective governor in the country.

Senator Corzine will make an interesting and effective governor.