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VILLARAIGOSA RELEASES $1.5 MILLION IN FIRST WEEK OF GOV CAMPAIGN
In the week since former Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced his second bid for governor (he lost to Gavin Newsom (last time) the money flowed in.
Villaraigosa’s campaign announced it had raised more than $1.5 million, a significant amount so early in the race.
In response to the fundraiser, Villararaigosa released the following statement: “I am humbled by the overwhelming initial response to our campaign focused on solving tough problems on issues that matter, like reducing crime and lowering costs for middle-class families. I know we can do big things for California.”
Villaraigosa’s entry into the gubernatorial race shook up the race, which also included former Senate President pro Tem. Toni AtkinsLieutenant Governor. Eleni KounalakisSuperintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty de Jong on the side of the Democrats.
On the Republican side, Riverside County Sheriff Chad White has shown interest in running.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“This is a completely predictable result of Gavin Newsom’s constant demonization of the companies that California depends on for energy, jobs and tax revenue. As Californians continue to struggle with the highest gas prices and unemployment of any state in the country, they know they are paying the price for Newsom’s political stunts. No wonder his approval ratings are at record lows.”
– Republican Assemblyman James Gallagher, Republican from Yuba City, reacts to the news that oil company Chevron is moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
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