Topic: Meg Whitman

Why politicians love Wall Street, even when no one else does

Despite public outrage at Wall Street, its almost endless supply of campaign funds keeps politicians protecting bankers' interests.

Poll: Poizner surges in California governor's race

Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner now trails Meg Whitman by just 10 percentage points in California governor's race, according to polling by his campaign.

Goldman Sachs could roil California governor race

The SEC investigation of Goldman Sachs could hurt California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, who as CEO of eBay sat on the investment bank's board.

Why Meg Whitman leads Jerry Brown in California

Spending heavily and fresh off a debate with Steve Poizner, eBay millionaire Meg Whitman has leapfrogged former governor Jerry Brown in the race for California governor, according to a new poll.

Jerry Brown says he's ready to lead California, again

Jerry Brown, California's attorney general and former two-term governor, made it official Tuesday: He'd like a third crack at the governor's job.

California governor's race: All about the money?

Personal wealth is both an asset and drawback for GOP candidates in the California governor's race. Republican billionaire Meg Whitman has put another $20 million into her campaign.

Gavin Newsom quits California governor's race - Moonbeam stands alone

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom on Friday said that he would not be running for governor of the state of California.

Meg Whitman, eBay billionaire, to run for California governor

Ms. Whitman brings business savvy and oodles of money to her campaign to be the GOP nominee.

Bill Clinton's nod galvanizes Newsom campaign in California

The former president threw his support in the gubernatorial primary to the San Francisco mayor. Some see payback against likely candidate Jerry Brown.

Who still wants to be a young Republican?

In the age of Obama, the GOP scrambles to attract a new generation of voters.

Who wants to run California?

The state's budget is in shambles, but candidates are already lining up for the 2010 gubernatorial race. They include San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and former eBay chief Meg Whitman.

Today's coverage: GM fallout, Geithner in China, possible jet debris

Who advises candidates on economic crisis?

Both pick mainstream experts, but Obama’s are more interventionist.

Obama, McCain, and the financial crisis

John McCain has the harder job of countering his support of Bush and his push for deregulation.

Lieberman and Giuliani signal big tent for GOP convention

Obama, McCain differ on abortion rights

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