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Immigration law sponsor in Arizona pleased to bring attention to the issue

Immigration law in Arizona is still undergoing the first of many judicial tests. State senator Russell Pearce, who drafted the controversial law, is glad there is a national conversation going on over the issue of illegal immigration.
Why Whitman and Brown, tied in California, won't talk issues

With the race for California governor in a virtual tie, Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown seem more interested in bashing each other than fixing the state's problems, analysts say.
Will Carly Fiorina and Meg Whitman make history in California primary?

It's election day for former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman.
Voters choose fall matchups, decide fates of Blanche Lincoln and Bill Halter

Lincoln is in a runoff against Arkansas Lt. Gov. Bill Halter, who is being supported by labor unions and liberal groups.
Tuesday primaries: Year of the Republican woman dawning?

Polls show women leading four key Republican races heading into the Tuesday primaries.
Hefty spending key to Meg Whitman's late lead in GOP primary

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman surged in the last week of campaigning before Tuesday's gubernatorial primary in California, widening her lead over insurance commissioner Steve Poizner.
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.
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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.
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 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.
California lawmakers wrangle over state budget billions

Requirement for two-thirds vote approval gives minority unusual power. The public is weighing in too.
Californians give a nod to Indian gambling increase

On Super Tuesday, they approved measures to expand slot machines. But they declined to amend term limits for state lawmakers.