Independents For Governor

I find the number of credible independents running for governor to be an interesting phenomenon. A signal of people being fed up with politics as usual? I hope so.

Cahill's Charge

Massachusetts Treasurer Timothy Cahill changed his party affiliation from Democrat to "unenrolled" in what may be a prelude to an independent run for governor. Cahill has also positioned himself as a fiscal conservative who believes Patrick and the legislature having taken the easy way out by raising taxes rather than cutting spending.
Cahill is no fringe candidate. The former Democrat has won two terms as treasurer, beating a credible Republican candidate in 2002 while the top of his ticket was losing to Romney. He is also a proven fundraiser with $3 million in cash on hand as of June 15, compared to the governor's $484,000.

Former GOP lawmaker launches independent campaign for governor

Former GOP state Rep. Jana Kemp has filed to run for governor of Idaho in 2010 as an independent. Kemp, who served a single term in the state House from 2004 to 2006, was an active and outspoken lawmaker who staked out moderate positions.

There is also an independent running for Governor of Maine, Alex Hammer: The Bolt to the Blaine House '10 - Alex Hammer (I). Here's his site: http://www.hammer2010.com/

UPDATE: Looks like I am eating some dust. I hadn't been to Poli-Tea Party in a while, and they posted on the same thing three days ago, and they included one I missed:

Meanwhile, in New Jersey, independent candidate Chris Daggett has just reached the fundraising threshold to qualify for state matching funds in the 2009 gubernatorial election.