The former governor of Colorado, his first name is Bill, don’t remember his last.
Bill Owens. Has gone to the private sector, I believe. Also had a problem with his private life that some felt might damage him with the base.
National Review did name him "Nation's Best Governor." This was in 2002, which was ages ago in dog and politician years.
Owens left the Colorado GOP a mess. He lost the legislature to the Dems on his watch and he withdrew his support for an experienced pol in favor of moneybags Pete Coors in a senate race. He's now divorced, too, after persistent rumors he has a lovechild somewhere.