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Fiorina: 'Shame on me' for not voting more

Weeks after Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman was criticized over her poor voting record, U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina tried to fend off a similar line of questioning by owning up to her spotty past.

Clinton lends shine to lusterless Calif. campaign

With his campaign for governor off to a sluggish start, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom enlisted former President Bill Clinton on Monday to help him raise political funds and the visibility of his candidacy.

Calif. GOP looks to 2010 races for gov., US Senate

The Republican race to challenge liberal stalwart Barbara Boxer for her U.S. Senate seat next year is shaping up as a likely contest between a socially conservative state lawmaker and a former Silicon Valley chief executive whose views are barely known to GOP voters in the state.

Schwarzenegger defends legacy from Whitman attack

At a third anniversary celebration of the state's ambitious climate change law, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday found himself fending off barbs by a member of his own party — former eBay CEO and Republican candidate for governor Meg Whitman.

Whitman formally begins bid for Calif. governor

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman officially launched her bid for governor of California on Tuesday, sketching out her ideas to return the state to a time when "California had its act together," but providing few details about how she would do it.

Whitman formally begins bid for Calif. governor

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman officially launched her bid for governor of California on Tuesday, sketching out her ideas to return the state to a time when "California had its act together."

Brown, Whitman raise most in Calif. governor race

State Attorney General Jerry Brown and former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman have raised the most campaign money this year for the 2010 California governor's race, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday.

Meg Whitman writing book on values, tenure at eBay

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman, a presumed candidate for governor of California, is working on a book about the "core values" that helped her build the online commerce giant.

Whitman promises 2 million Calif. jobs by 2015

Meg Whitman, seeking to become California's next governor, promised on Tuesday to create 2 million private-sector jobs in the state and eliminate $15 billion in wasteful spending within the first five years, if elected.

Whitman takes 1st step toward run for Calif. gov

Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman on Monday took her first official step toward running for California governor in 2010, launching an exploratory committee to seek the Republican nomination.

Whitman makes exploratory bid for GOP nomination

Former eBay Chief Executive Meg Whitman officially launched her bid to seek the Republican nomination for California governor on Monday, capping a year-long tour on the political stage after leaving her high-profile Silicon Valley post.

Ex-eBay CEO largely unknown amid Calif. gov.'s bid

Former eBay executive Meg Whitman brings intrigue and a big bank account to California's beleaguered Republican Party.

AP source: Ex-eBay CEO to run for Calif. governor

Former eBay Inc. chief executive Meg Whitman plans to run for governor of California, a person with knowledge of her political aspirations said Monday.

Outgoing EBay CEO to Stump for McCain

Outgoing eBay chief executive Meg Whitman is joining Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign as national co-chairperson.

EBay CEO Whitman Stepping Down

Calling eBay Inc. her "baby," outgoing chief executive Meg Whitman is promising a smooth transition to a new corporate leadership team as she gives up day-to-day control of the online auction company she has led for 10 years.

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How High-Profile CEOs Could Revitalize the Libertarian Party
Source: Fast Company

Perot never would have made it that far without his business success. If Libertarians want to have a real impact in 2010 or 2012, they need to recruit from the business world, where their values will resonate most. Places like Silicon Valley, Austin, and Seattle.

Sacramento Paper Gets Meg Whitman's Voting Record Wrong
Source: newsbusters.org

Even a modest level of attention should draw a reader's eyes to this non-attributed assertion: "The San Francisco County elections office no longer retains records prior to 1992, but said that had she been registered and voting, her registration information would have been t …

Billionaire Meg Whitman, 53 year old GOP candidate for California governor, didn't vote until she was 46 - and previously lied about that
Source: Independent.co.uk

The last time California chose a new governor, a famous film star and former Austrian bodybuilder stunned the world by turning up on late-night television to announce he was putting himself up for election.

Does Glenn Beck know that California GOP hopeful Meg Whitman is a "huge fan" of Van Jones?
Source: The San Francisco Chronicle

Sniff...sniff...sniff...we smell some oppo research cooking.

EBay's Whitman Plans to Run for California Governor. by Michael B. Marois. New York, Feb 09 14:42
Source: Bloomberg.com

Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Meg Whitman, the former chief executive officer of EBay Inc., announced she has formed an exploratory committee to prepare for the California governor election to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010.

Grover Norquist dishonestly omits 9/11 & its aftermath in document that attempts to blame Democrats for stock market losses in late 2001 and 2002
Source: washingtonindependent.com

The star now is Grover Norquist, whose Americans for Tax Reform pass out documents written to prove that Republican congresses are best for stocks. It's hindered a little by this factoid: In 2001, Democrats took the Senate when Jim Jeffords switched parties.

Does Running eBay Qualify You to Oversee the Treasury?
Source: MotherJones.com

Does John McCain really think Meg Whitman would make a good treasury secretary, or was he just trying to win over a few Hillary voters when he was asked a question on this topic during Tuesday's debate? I suspect the latter.

McCain Gets GOP Nod & RNC Speeches including Sarah Palin - Surprise Many
Source: Right & Wrong Journal

The carefully GOP manipulated TV coverage of the RNC Wednesday night was an interesting sociological snapshot of the base of supporters physically present.

John Lewis: John McCain's Wise Man?
Source: MotherJones.com

John McCain says he plans to consult with Democratic Rep. John Lewis when he's president.

Tom Ridge a Ruse? Meg Whitman as VP?
Source: US News & World Report

A conversation with a McCain adviser confirms my belief that the Tom Ridge boomlet is a clever bit of misdirection. I think John McCain is having Ridge "run a pick" for the real pick. First, look at this collection of factoids:

John McCain, Internet dunce
Source: Salon.com

John McCain spends a lot of time talking about Iraq. He also likes talking about terrorism. But one issue he rarely touches upon is technology. In fact, under the "Issues" section of his campaign Web site, technology isn't even an option.

"Aware of the Internet," Computer Non-User McCain Touts eBay as Recession Cure
Source: Crooks and Liars

Two weeks ago, Huffington Post reminded Americans that John McCain by his own admission doesn't know how to use a computer.

EBay's retiring chief may run for California governor
Source: The L.A. Times

Meg Whitman, who raised funds for Romney, has been asking key Republicans about the possibilities, sources say.

Report Says Whitman to Leave After Conservative Decade at eBay
Source: The New York Times

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Meg Whitman is retiring as chief executive of eBay. In March, Ms. Whitman, 51, will have served in the position for ten years.

Pheebay.com casts an analytic eye over eBay's Meg Whitman report
Source: Pheebay.com

So the Q2 numbers are revealed and, on the face of it they looked good. Very good in fact. Meg Whitman gave a very bullish overview but acknowledged they had issues to address in the key markets of the US and Germany.

Marry A Billionaire or at Least someone with Billionaire Potential
Source: Yahoo! Finance

For starters, cultivate a taste for museums and become a member, not a visitor. At the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, for example, you can become a supporting member for $250 a year.

Where Will Meg Whitman Take eBay Next?
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With the company growth slowing, where will Meg Whitman take eBay next?

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