The governor, meanwhile, spent much of the last two days selling the plan to fellow Republicans.
Their critiques have not always sat well with fellow Republicans.
For his fellow Republicans, it is not a moment too soon.
It was the second time in three days he has attacked his fellow Republicans on the corruption issue.
If he doesn't, his fellow Republicans will do the job.
After negotiations with fellow Republicans, he took a paid leave from his elections job.
He has been known to stop talking to fellow Republicans for weeks after they opposed his bills.
His fellow Republicans, it seems, will not let him.
The defense secretary bristled at the question from his fellow Republican.
Moreover, they also have hurt fellow Republicans, according to some of his colleagues.