If the Republicans could just run someone that doesn't seem like he's part of the good old boy network AND is intelligent and has some common sense they'd have a pretty good chance. She fits at first glance.
She seems like a strong willed person. As a foil to Trump she seems pretty electable. I have no idea what her policies would be like.
Here's what appears to be a fairly even-handed review of her record as governor. Short answer - she got some things done but also had some serious flaws. The author rates her as a middle-of-the-pack governor. This part suggests why Trump probably likes her though: barfo
