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Former eBay chief Meg Whitman's campaign for governor of California has a familiar ring to it: She's an outsider from the business world who promises to sweep the Capitol clean of politics-as-usual and deliver fiscal common sense.
Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman on Tuesday dismissed criticism that she is trying to buy the California governor's seat by spending millions from her personal fortune.
Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has collected nearly $2.2 million from donors outside California in her quest to become governor, leaning on an elite roster of executives, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists and wealthy associates, an Associated Press review of campaign finance documents shows.
Billionaire Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman spent money at a rapid pace last year, burning through $19.5 million a full year ahead of the general election, according to campaign finance reports filed Monday.
An e-mail in which an adviser to candidate Meg Whitman threatened to spend $40 million or more to ruin GOP rival Steve Poizner's reputation provided a rare glimpse Monday at the tough tactics in the high-stakes race for California governor.
Campaign finance reports show California Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman spending money at a rapid pace last year.
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman is severing ties with an elected official who described himself as a "proud racist."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former eBay executive Meg Whitman brings intrigue and a big bank account to California's beleaguered Republican Party.
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 chief executive Meg Whitman is joining Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign as national co-chairperson.
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.
Calif. Candidate for Governor, Meg Whitman, Says No to Marijuana LegalizationAs supporters of legalized marijuana organize for the November election, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman says she wants no part of it.
Whitman, Poizner clash at California Republican convention - Immigration among issues"Meg Whitman and Steve Poizner took a few swings at each other on the opening night of the California Republican Convention in Santa Clara last night. The two candidates are locked in battle for the party's nomination for governor.
Jerry Brown urges unions to 'attack'Faced with the daunting prospect of being significantly outspent by his Republican opponent, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown spoke to a labor group Tuesday and urged them to go on the offensive. "We're going to attack whenever we can, but I'd rather have you attac …
Jerry Brown seeks return to Calif. governor's seatDemocrat Jerry Brown officially entered the California governor's race Tuesday, giving the party an iconic candidate in a contest expected to be the most costly in state history.
Zsa Zsa's husband says he's ready to lead Calif.What the world already knows of Prince Frederic von Anhalt reads like a tabloid writer's dream: eighth husband of Zsa Zsa Gabor, lover (never confirmed) of Anna Nicole Smith, self-proclaimed member of European royalty.
Dan Walters: Whitman tries to run {for California Governor} in a cocoon Meg Whitman says she can balance the deficit-ridden state budget and otherwise restore effective governance to California, citing her long experience as a top corporate executive, including a stint as CEO of eBay.
Court battle as Craigslist and eBay fight for controlCraigslist and eBay, two of the world's biggest websites, are going head to head in a dispute that could have major implications for the future of the classified advertising giant.
How High-Profile CEOs Could Revitalize the Libertarian Party 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 WrongEven 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 thatThe 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?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 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 2002The 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?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 ManyThe 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?John McCain says he plans to consult with Democratic Rep. John Lewis when he's president.
Tom Ridge a Ruse? Meg Whitman as VP?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 dunceJohn 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 CureTwo 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 governorMeg 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 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 reportSo 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 PotentialFor 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?With the company growth slowing, where will Meg Whitman take eBay next?
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