Lake Oconee in eastern Georgia was the host for Republican governors and their staff over the weekend--the reason was a retreat and discussion on healthcare issues. The GOP hopes to make a better connection with voters over issues such as healthcare costs, health savings accounts, and free-market proposals to boost competition. The meeting of the Republican Governors Association included former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Georgia governor Zell Miller, both serving as speakers. Sonny Perdue is the chairman of the GOP governors group.
