California Governor/Lieutenant Governor
News coverage of 2010 campaign for California Governor/Lt. Governor
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Polling Summary from Real Clear Politics
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Whitman demonstrates the power of her money
Having given her campaign $104 million, the GOP candidate buys TV, direct mail and a Web presence. Yet she and Jerry Brown are in a statistical dead heat.
Los Angeles Times, September 4, 2010
With cash in bank, Brown puts race in high gear
San Francisco Chronicle, September 3, 2010
As Mayor, Brown Remade Oakland’s Downtown and Himself
The New York Times, September 2, 2010
Brown’s low-key campaign confounds pundits who urged him to spend more
Political analysts who wanted the Democrat to press Meg Whitman hard now express admiration for his ability to stay even in the polls.
Los Angeles Times, August 30, 2010
OPINION: Jerry Brown has to make his case soon
Los Angeles Times, August 30, 2010
Whitman backers hope ad lifts her over Brown
She’s still running even after spending $104 million
San Francisco Chronicle, August 17, 2010
As Whitman and Brown dance toward the political center, they risk alienating their bases
Contra Costa Times, August 11, 2010
Governor candidates oppose sanctuary cities
San Francisco Chronicle, August 4, 2010
Whitman spending hits $99 million in California Governor race
The Washington Post, August 3, 2010
Spending mounts in state races
Whitman’s pace tops half a million a day as Brown benefits from labor union efforts.
Los Angeles Times, August 3, 2010
State candidates connect to voters at forum
The San Francisco Chronicle, August 1, 2010
Patience paying off for Brown?
Jerry Brown’s decision to hold onto his money this summer doesn’t look so quixotic now.
Contra Costa Times, July 31, 2010
Poll: Brown, Boxer lead GOP opponents
The Orange County Register, July 29, 2010
Brown unveils education reform plan
The Democrat calls for changing the state’s end-of-year testing system so teachers receive results quickly, and he backs increasing the amount of spending on colleges.
Los Angeles Times, July 29, 2010
What labor may like best about Brown: He’s not Whitman
Unions are giving the candidate plenty of financial support, even though he has made no commitment to their causes.
Los Angeles Times, July 27, 2010
Brown slides rightward on pension overhaul
The Sacramento Bee, July 24, 2010
At 72, California gubernatorial candidate is the same old Jerry Brown
The Washington Post, July 19, 2010
Jerry Brown holds his fire until fall
The Sacramento Bee, July 18, 2010
Ad Watch: Whitman attack on Brown’s record stretches truth
The Sacramento Bee, July 15, 2010
Jerry Brown’s experience May Be a Problem in a Year of Populist Revolt
The Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2010
Hard numbers on candidates’ soft spots
The Sacramento Bee, July 15, 2010
Whitman’s attacks on Calif. nurses union underscores union fight, but carries political risks
Los Angeles Times, July 14, 2010
Poll: Mixed signals for Newsom in Lt. Gov. race
The Sacramento Bee, July 10, 2010
Brown, Whitman in dead heat in California
The Washington Post, July 7, 2010
Gov Race Even but eMeg’s Negatives Have Soared
Calbuzz.com, July 7, 2010
Brown’s frugal campaign may be too little, too late
Los Angeles Times, July 5, 2010
Dems feeling queasy over Jerry Brown
Politico.com, June 23, 2010
When Republicans pretend to be reasonable
Meg Whitman pivots as she reaches out to Latinos in Spanish TV ad
Daily Koz, June 18, 2010
Brown, Boxer lead in polling
Real Clear Politics summary of poll results
Brown sets far-reaching renewable-energy goals
San Francisco Chronicle, June 16, 2010
Jerry Brown says Prop. 14 could break Sacramento gridlock
The Sacramento Bee, June 16, 2010
OPINION: Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman both promise the moon, but talk’s cheap
The Sacramento Bee, June 13, 2010
OPINION: Brown, Whitman & Leadership
John Myers in Capitol Notes blog from KQED, June 10, 2010
OPINION: Calif. GOP primary winners look headed for defeat
The Washington Post, June 10, 2010
Brown challenges Whitman to series of town hall debates
Contra Costa Times, June 10, 2010
It’s time for Jerry Brown to give in and get serious
Los Angeles Times, June 10, 2010
Jerry Brown comes out swinging at Meg Whitman
Los Angeles Times, June 9, 2010
How ‘San Francisco Democrats’ could hurt Brown
Calbuzz.com, June 9, 2010
Whitman celebrates GOP nomination while attacking Brown
The Washington Post, June 9, 2010
Brown vs. Whitman for Governor
The San Francisco Chronicle, June 9, 2010
Anti-establishment theme in governor’s race
The San Francisco Chronicle, June 6, 2010
OPINION: Jerry Brown: Former governor has the know-how to get things done
The San Diego Union-Tribune, June 6, 2010
Jerry Brown aims first volley at Meg Whitman
Los Angeles Times, June 2, 2010
Polls show Brown ahead if opponent is Whitman
Real Clear Politics, May 28, 2010
Newsom fundraising tops Hahn (for Lt. Gov.)
Contra Costa Times political blog, May 27, 2010
Jerry Brown reports $20.6-million warchest
Los Angeles Times, May 27, 2010
Brown beats either Poizner or Whitman in PPI-CA poll
Public Policy Institute of California report, May 20, 2010
Three weeks to go: Krusty holds campaign kickoff
CalBuzz, May 18, 2010
Hopefuls race to define Lt. Gov. job
San Francisco Chronicle, May 14, 2010
For Jerry Brown, change has been a recurring theme
Los Angeles Times, May 14, 2010
How Democrats Saved Steve Poizner’s Bacon and (Maybe) Cooked Meg Whitman’s Goose
Talking Points Memo, May 12, 2010
Gender, geography separate foes in Democratic race for lieutenant governor
The Sacramento Bee, May 10, 2010
Team eMeg: Dem Ad is a Plot to Pick a GOP Loser
Calbuzz, May 8, 2010
How Brown and Whitman will frame the Gov race
Calbuzz, April 26, 2010
OPINION: Brown shows he can make an impact without spending a dime
Steven Harmon in the Contra Costa Times, April 25, 2010
Brown agrees to post decade’s worth of tax returns on website; Poizner, Whitman balk
Contra Costa Times, April 22, 2010
Veteran Dems see formidable challenges
San Francisco Chronicle, April 19, 2010
Brown satisfied with campaign launch at Democratic convention
The Sacramento Bee, April 19, 2010
Jerry Brown calls for debate with GOP rivals
Los Angeles Times, April 18, 2010
Democrats anxious about Jerry Brown’s latest coming out party
The Sacramento Bee, April 16, 2010
Why Brown won’t unload on Meg at Dem Convo
Calbuzz, April 16, 2010
New pro-Jerry Brown group takes shape
Anthony York in the PolitiCal blog at Los Angeles Times, April 12, 2010
OPINION: Jerry Brown’s a lot of things, but he’s no tax-and-spender
George Skelton, Capitol Journal in the Los Angeles Times, April 12, 2010
Recent Chamber ad (against Jerry Brown) raises questions over election laws
Contra Costa Times, April 10, 2010
OPINION: Whitman’s tax plan would benefit the rich but put California at risk
George Skelton, Capitol Journal in the Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2010
Voter support makes Whitman’s opposition to AB 32 a strategic problem
Calbuzz, April 8, 2010
Whitman pumps $20 million more into campaign
San Francisco Chronicle, April 7, 2010
Jerry Brown gets a Democratic challenger
PolitiCal blog in the Los Angeles Times, April 6, 2010
Former MoveOn.org Executive Director Announces Candidacy for California Governor
Talking Points Memo, April 6, 2010
Meg Whitman’s deep pockets put her ahead of Jerry Brown
Cathleen Decker in the Los Angeles Times, April 5, 2010
The (Latest) Return of Jerry Brown: ‘I’ve Seen a Lot”
Lou Cannon in Politics Daily, March 31. 2010
OPINION: In Brown vs. Whitman, the contrast is clear
The Sacramento Bee, March 28, 2010
Brown calls Whitman proposals ’snake oil’
San Francisco Chronicle, March 25, 2010
Candidates for governor talk — and attack — on crime and other issues
PolitiCal blog in the Los Angeles Times, March 24, 2010
Field Poll: Issues in the governor’s race
The Sacramento Bee, March 23, 2010
Soaring spending reorders Calif. governor’s race
Bloomberg Business Week, March 22, 2010
Behind in poll, Brown turns up heat on Whitman
San Francisco Chronicle, March 21. 2010
A likely theme if its Brown v. Whitman
The Press-Enterprise, March 20, 2010
GOP grabs illegal immigration as election issue
San Francisco Chronicle, march 20, 2010
Jerry Brown urges unions to go on the offensive
Los Angeles Times, March 18, 2010
In the early going, Brown and Whitman square off
California Watch, March 18, 2010
Poll: Whitman way ahead of Poizner, takes lead on Brown
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 17, 2010
Compare the Candidates (on budget, taxes, education, immigration, same-sex marriage, and global warming)
The Sacramento Bee, March 15, 2010
Candidates for California governor all agree on silence
The Sacramento Bee, March 14, 2010
Brown: Older, wiser, ready to run
George Skelton in the Los Angeles Times, March 8, 2010
Adapt or Die: The Political Evolution of Jerry Brown
Calbuzz, March 8, 2010
Brown and Whitman aim for the political middle ground as they set sights on November
Los Angeles Times, March 7, 2010
Brown: Grabbing budget reins is top priority
The San Diego Union-Tribune, March 5, 2010
Podcast: Jerry Brown
Capital Notes from KQED, March 5, 2010
California Attorney General Jerry Brown will approach his campaign for Governor as “someone with insider’s knowledge but an outsider’s mind.” See the announcement video on his website,www.jerrybrown.org.
Read more from The San Francisco Chronicle.
Read more from The Los Angeles Times.
COMMENTARY: Dan Walters in the Sacramento Bee.
Meg’s domestics registered to vote — when she was “too busy” to do to
Politics blog in the San Francisco Chronicle, February 19, 2010
Whitman campaign files complaint against Democratic campaign group
PolitiCal blog in the Los Angeles Times, February 18, 2010
Democrats launch barrage at Meg Whitman
Politico.com, February 17, 2010
It’s official: Feinstein not running for governor
The Orange County Register, February 17, 2010
Incoming, Meg Whitman! It’s a plane, it’s an ad, it’s an independent expenditure
Carla Marinucci blog in The San Francisco Chronicle, February 16, 2010
Will Jerry Brown’s 1992 signature issue, flat tax, rise again in 2010?
Carla Marinucci blog in The San Francisco Chronicle, February 12, 2010
Meg Whitman, Jerry Brown backers launch political arms race
PolitiCal blog in The Los Angeles Times, February 12, 2010
Calif. GOP to Dem groups: Bring it
Politico.com, February 11, 2010
COMMENTARY: Republican hopes rise in California
George Will in The Washington Post, February 11, 2010
California Governor’s race: Jerry Brown steps back in at a time of crisis
Dan Balz in The Washington Post, February 10, 2010
Snow’s on the Sierra, but Jerry Brown’s undeclared
Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2010
Brown is thrifty spender in governor’s race
Los Angeles Times, February 1, 2010
How Gov candidates sell amid doom and gloom
Calbuzz, February 1, 2010
How Jerry Brown can win
Robert Cruickshank in Calitics, January 31, 2010
Latest poll shows Brown and Boxer with slim leads
Calbuzz, January 27, 2010
I, Jerry: How Brown campaign will be run
Calbuzz.com, January 27, 2010
Jerry Brown IS California’s Martha Coakley
California Progress Report, January 26, 2010
Meg’s trouble with women, Jerry’s with youth
Calbuzz, January 25, 2010
Brown expected to run a populist campaign
Contra Costa Times, January 24, 2010
Casino-owning tribes are betting on Brown
The Sacramento Bee, January 24, 2010
Whitman clear leader in GOP governor’s race
San Francisco Chronicle, January 22, 2010
From Daily Kos, January 22, 2010
by Steve Singiser
CA-Gov: Dueling Polls Tell Dramatically Different Stories
On this Friday, there are not one, but two, new polls out on the status of the hotly-contested open-seat gubernatorial race in the Golden State. A day after exploring the Senate race, the venerable Field Poll looks at the race, and finds Democratic AG (and former Governor) Jerry Brown with a somewhat comfortable lead. Against likely GOP nominee Meg Whitman (who has a nearly three-to-one lead over insurance commissioner Steve Poizner in the primary), Brown holds a ten-point edge (46-36). Poizner is even further behind, trailing 48-31.
Meanwhile, Rasmussen also lands in the Golden State, and they find the Democratic lead to be much more perilous. Ras gives Brown a mere four-point edge over Whitman (43-39), while Poizner is several points further behind (45-35). Meanwhile, apparently Ras knows something the rest of the political world doesn’t know, because they also test Senator Dianne Feinstein as a potential Democratic nominee. In a sign of how toxic the US Senate has become politically, Feinstein actually does somewhat worse against the GOP. She leads Whitman by just a point (43-42) and Poizner by four points (43-39).
Will Senate loss vault Feinstein into Gov’s race?
The California Majority Report, January 20, 2010
Dan Walters: Jerry Brown dawdles as California campaign picture clears
Sacramento Bee, January 15, 2010