California Governor/Lieutenant Governor
News coverage of 2010 campaign for California Governor/Lt. Governor
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Polling Summary from Real Clear Politics
For election results, see our post on state-wide offices.
Brown opens 10-point lead over Whitman in Field Poll
The Sacramento Bee, October 28, 2010
Jerry Brown’s lead doubles in a month; little change in Senate race
Meg Whitman’s handling of housekeeper scandal and record-breaking spending have cost her support among women, Latinos and independents. Barbara Boxer maintains an 8-point lead over Carly Fiorina.
Los Angeles Times, October 24, 2010
Poll: Brown ahead of Whitman, 50% to 44%
The Orange County Register, October 15, 2010
Clinton urges Democrats to get out the vote
The former president, appearing at Southland rallies for Jerry Brown, Gavin Newsom and Loretta Sanchez, tells listeners to head to the polls so that the Obama administration can finish the job it started.
Los Angeles Times, October 14, 2010
Whitman ad cherry-picks statistics about Brown’s record on taxes
The Sacramento Bee, October 16, 2010
OPINION: Debates have brought Whitman and Brown into sharp contrast
Voters should know enough about the candidates by now to make up their minds.
Los Angeles Times, October 14, 2010
Brown’s new ad focused on newspaper endorsements (with video)
Los Angeles Times PolitiCal blog, October 13, 2010
Debate rhetoric gets personal
The Sacramento Bee, October 13, 2010
Fact-check on Calif. gov candidates’ debate claims
Associated Press, October 13, 2010
EDITORIAL: Jerry Brown is the right choice for governor
Mercury News, October 10, 2010
Not your typical California election
The state hasn’t had competitive races for governor and U.S. Senate in years. That’s not the case with the Brown-Whitman and Boxer-Fiorina contests.
Los Angeles Times, October 10, 2010
Which Brown staffer used the Whitman slur? What’s the fallout?
The Sacramento Bee, October 9, 2010
Brown’s phone flub may give Whitman an opening
The San Francisco Chronicle, October 9, 2010
California lieutenant governor candidates trade sharp barbs
In a dramatic 60-minute debate in Silicon Valley, Republican Abel Maldonado, the incumbent, and Democrat Gavin Newsom trade accusations of pampering criminal illegal immigrants and slashing public school funds.
Los Angeles Times, October 8, 2010
Governor’s race offers stark choice in shaping the judiciary
Contra Costa Times, October 8, 2010
Lieutenant governor candidates have more sizzle than the job
The post is largely ceremonial, but rivals Gavin Newsom, of San Francisco gay-marriage fame, and incumbent Abel Maldonado, a Republican who crossed the aisle to vote with the Democrats on a state budget, are taking the campaign seriously.
Los Angeles Times, October 7, 2010
Despite massive fundraising advantage, Whitman trailing in polls
California Watch, October 6, 2010
Jerry Brown’s Castro Trouble
A trip to Cuba in 2000 may become a campaign issue
The Daily Beast, October 5, 2010
OPINION: Housekeeper issue casts Whitman as hypocrite
Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2010
Brown, Whitman tangle over illegal immigration in debate
Sparks fly at a Spanish-language debate between the candidates for California governor. Whitman says Brown was behind ex-housekeeper’s emergence. Brown accuses Whitman of failing to take responsibility.
Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2010
In California Bid, Whitman Spends Record but Struggles
The New York Times, October 2, 2010
OPINION: Whitman’s campaign on the edge (after housekeeper revelations)
The Sacramento Bee, October 1, 2010
OPINION: Jerry was Jerry and Meg was Meg; Jerry takes the debate
Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2010
PPIC Poll: Brown, Whitman Tied; Boxer Leading Fiorina
Calbuzz, September 29, 2010
FiveThirtyEight Governor Forecast shows 60% chance for Brown victory
The New York Times, September 29, 2010
Whopper watch: Tracking half-truths, embellishments in debate
The Sacramento Bee, September 29, 2010
OPINION: Dan Walters: No knockout punches in Whitman-Brown debate
The Sacramento Bee, September 29, 2010
Brown leads Whitman 49% to 44% in poll
Boxer leads Fiorna, Reps hurt by high negatives
Los Angeles Times, September 26, 2010
Brown: Whitman’s plans help the rich
The Sacramento Bee, September 25, 2010
Campaign Check: Brown’s Budget Plans
KQED Capitol Notes blog, September 24, 2010
Field Poll: Whitman closes gender gap; remains tied despite spending
Some polls show she is losing ground
San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 2010
Newsom outpacing Maldonado in campaign fundraising
California Watch, September 21, 2010
Jerry Brown unveils start-from-scratch budget plan for California
The Sacramento Bee, September 16, 2010
After Brown’s gaffe, Bill Clinton offers his endorsement
The former president sidesteps years of acrimony and Jerry Brown’s recent crack about the Lewinsky scandal to say he strongly supports the Democrat for governor.
Los Angeles Times, September 15, 2010
Brown, Whitman duel with new ads aimed at independents
The Democrat touts talking points that could come from a GOP playbook. The Republican uses Bill Clinton’s comments against Brown from the 1992 presidential race.
Los Angeles Times, September 10, 2010
Golden State’s political realities may test strength of national mood
Republicans are fired up but lag in registration. Democrats have boosted their ranks but lack motivation. And top-of-the-ticket races are too close to call with eight weeks to go.
Los Angeles Times, September 7, 2010
Jerry Brown Releases First TV Ad (with video)
Huffington Post, September 6, 2010
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