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Eleven of the nation's governors - including Arkansas' Mike Beebe - will have to perform some political sleight of hand if Barack Obama (web|news|bio) clinches the Democratic nomination for president.
After months of supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton (web|news|bio), they will have to convince voters they're just as happy with her rival.
Ohio Governor Ted Strickland repeatedly has said Obama is less experienced than Clinton. Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell said the election was not about choosing a rock star.
Governor Beebe said last summer that Obama "needs a little more seasoning" politically.
Other governors supporting Clinton include Jon Corzine of New Jersey and Ted Kulongoski of Oregon, along with the chief executives of Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New York and North Carolina.
Obama also has 11 Democratic governors, including Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Tim Kaine of Virginia and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, frequently mentioned as a possible running mate.
Beebe spokesman Matt DeCample says the governor will support the Democratic nominee, whoever it is.
(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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