Thanks to Trump, 2 States Are Getting New Governors

Governing: Two states will soon have new governors as a result of appointments by President-elect Donald Trump. In one of those states, that could mean real political change.

Iowa's Terry Branstad, the longest-serving governor in the nation's history, will be leaving to serve as ambassador to China. His lieutenant governor, Kim Reynolds, is a close ally who's not expected to deviate from the pro-business, conservative course set by Branstad.

By contrast, the departure of South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who will be ambassador to the United Nations, should shake things up in her home state. Her replacement, Henry McMaster, enjoys much better relations with the legislature.

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