Tag Archives: California Governors Race

Why Did Meg Whitman Move to California?

Posted on October 26, 2010 by billmanzi

In two key races in the State of California Democrats appear to be returning home, with Jerry Brown widening his lead over Meg Whitman to 8 points in the latest Suffolk survey. (Yes Paleologos is in California too.) Suffolk’s survey … Continue reading →

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Jerry Brown Steps in It

Posted on September 14, 2010 by billmanzi

Jerry Brown, responding to a Meg Whitman ad in California featuring Bill Clinton criticizing his record as Governor, mocked Clinton in some impromptu remarks that were taped, creating a media furor. (Both clips are below). The fight between Clinton and … Continue reading →

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The Whitman- Brown Ad War

Posted on September 13, 2010 by billmanzi

I know we have a lively Governor’s race right here in Massachusetts, but the Meg Whitman-Jerry Brown battle in California will have national repercussions. Whitman has spent about $100 million of her own money in this fight, and it is … Continue reading →

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Meg Whitman on the Descent

Posted on May 10, 2010 by billmanzi

The California Governor’s race is one that should have it all, and as we get closer the Republican race has begun to heat up. The Democrats have paved the way for former Democratic Governor Jerry Brown to be the nominee … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsom Withdraws

Posted on December 6, 2009 by billmanzi

In a post made some time ago I had pointed to the California Governors race as one that was going to be very interesting. It will still be interesting, but maybe a little less so now that San Francisco Mayor … Continue reading →

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California Dreamin

Posted on July 6, 2009 by billmanzi

The New York Times Sunday magazine had a pretty good story on the upcoming California governors race, looking at all of the candidates as well as Governor Schwarzenegger, and wondering why anyone would really want the job. San Francisco Mayor … Continue reading →

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Gavin Newsome Enters the Fray in California

Posted on April 22, 2009 by billmanzi

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsome has entered the California Governor’s race, which promises to be a real donneybrook on the Democratic side, with California AG (and former Governor) Jerry Brown, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Lt Governor John Garamendi … Continue reading →

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