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And what will another Republican have to offer but more Social Darwinism? The problem with Right-wing ideology is that at its core lies the idea that it's morally acceptable to let poor people starve to death. This has always been the fundamental principle. Well, thanks, but no thanks. If you're not for the People, do society a favor and stay home.
9 commentsMonday, February 9, 2009
Former eBay CEO Wants to Be Next California Governor
You Were Expecting Maybe Robocop?
By Chris Crum
Everybody knew it was coming, but today, former eBay CEO Meg Whitman announced her announced she has formed an exploratory committee that will see her running for Governor of California in 2010. Whitman is a fifty-two year old Republican, and aims to replace John Matrix himself - Arnold Schwarzenegger.
“California faces challenges unlike any other time in its history — a weak and faltering economy, massive job losses, and an exploding state budget deficit,” Ms. Whitman said in a statement. “California is better than this, and I refuse to stand by and watch it.”
Whitman uses a YouTube video to get her message out and tells Californians that she wants to "hear from you." These are certainly familiar tactics for political campaigning.
Whitman served as President and CEO of eBay from March 1998 until March 2008 when the reigns were handed over to John Donahoe. Since then, eBayers have had, we'll say mixed emotions about the company.
Whitman named Pete Wilson as campaign chairman with co-chairs Kevin McCarthy and Mary Bono Mack. According to the New York Times, the most likely competitors Whitman will face for the Republican nomination include Steve Poizner and Tom Campbell. Arnold will not be up for re-election.
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CEO for Governor
The biggest challenge she will have is local / state / Federal governments are not run like corporations. If she ran ebay like any state is run they would have been bankrupt a long time ago. A CEO can make sweeping changes while eventually being held accountable by the board and shareholders. But as governor she will not be able to make any changes without the fine folks at the state house agreeing first..