Posts Tagged ‘ Jerry Brown ’

"Today, I am formally announcing my candidacy for the office of Governor of California, to deal head-on with the challenges facing this state I love. I have lived in California all my life, and I believe the obstacles in our path are substantial, but not insurmountable. If we have a Governor who will truly...
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Late last week, the Brown camp emailed supporters that California Attorney General Jerry Brown will formally announce his candidacy for governor “very, very” soon. And on Saturday, February 27th, Brown responded to San Francisco’s KGO radio interviewers when they asked about his “very, very soon” comment, “Put another ‘very’ on that.” TheLiberalOC.com has also learned...
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When, at the 2008 California Democratic convention, I managed to ask (see photo) Jerry Brown if he planned to run for governor in 2010, he mumbled an evasive non-answer. Today, former and would-be Gov. Brown all-but-answered that question when he addressed 1,000 Los Angeles County Federation of Labor members by sharply proclaiming:
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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has dropped out of the race for Governor, leaving no declared Democratic Party candidate for Governor.  Here is his statement: It is with great regret I announce today that I am withdrawing from the race for governor of California. With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have...
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HT to old friend Mike Levin for this invite. California AG and undeclared candidate for Governor, the honorable Jerry Brown is ocming to Santa Monica for a funraiser tomorrow (Wednesday, October 14, from noon to 1:30PM).  AG Brown will be at the offices of Bryan Cave LLP in Santa Monica.  The hosts are Jeff Modisett, Frank Barbaro,...
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BREAKING NEWS - State Attorney General Jerry Brown has asked the California Supreme Court today to invalidate Proposition H8. According to Brown, the November ballot measure banning gay marriage “deprives people of the right to marry, an aspect of liberty that the Supreme Court has concluded is guaranteed by the California Constitution.” Brown, who’s duty is to defend the...
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