Previously, the State Legislature authorized three casinos, but in recent months the governor pushed to raise the number to five, one per tribe.

Some governors are also pushing for a redefinition of the relationship between Washington and the states in some areas of education.

"If the governor can really push this through and legalize prostitution," she said, "we will build him a monument."

No governor has pushed hard for regionalization during his term, presumably because it is so unpopular.

The governor may still push for his bill to be adopted by the Legislature.

"But as long as the governor is pushing it, it will stay alive."

Democratic governors successfully push for national standards, increased local authority and accountability.

Other governors might be rallying the public and pushing the Legislature.

The next governor will likely push for substantial changes in the property tax code, campaign financing and public education.

The governor also pushed for other Whig policies that were often at odds with popular sentiment.