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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 10/30/2009

Gavin Newsom Drops Out Of California Gubernatorial Race

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San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has dropped out of the California gubernatorial race, citing unspecified family obligations. "With a young family and responsibilities at City Hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to - and ...

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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 10/30/2009

Gavin Newsom quits race for California governor

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who has been seen as a leading contender to be the next... governor of California, announced today that he is quitting the race. Newsom is withdrawing from the Democratic primary amid lackluster poll numbers and... (more) Gavin Newsom quits race for California governor

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sfgate.com - 10/30/2009

Newsom pulls out of governor's race

— sfgate.com — "With a young family and responsibilities at City Hall, I have found it impossible to commit the... time required to complete this effort the way it needs to - and should be - done," Newsom said in a statement. "This is not an easy decision," he said. ... (more) Newsom pulls out of governor's race

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latimes.com - 10/31/2009

Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race

— latimes.com — The San Francisco mayor makes the decision amid lackluster poll numbers and meager fund-raising receipts. Atty. Gen.... Jerry Brown, expected to run, is left with little Democratic primary opposition. Copyright 2009, The Los Angeles Times (more) Gavin Newsom drops out of California governor's race

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Gavin Newsom Drops Out
Talking Points Memo — The San Francisco mayor has withdrawn from the California governor's race.

Gavin Newsom Drops Out Of California Gubernatorial Race
Open Left - Quick Hits's RSS Feed — ... has dropped out of the California gubernatorial race, citing unspecified family obligations. ... Newsom had trailed the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, state Attorney General and former Governor Jerry Brown, in both poll numbers, organizational support and fundraising. With Newsom now out of the race, Brown's road to the Democratic nomination -- and perhaps even to to the governor's mansion after a 28-year absence -- is now that much clearer. http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo...

Poizner responds to Newsom
GOP 12 — ... California Republican gubernatorial candidate, Steve Poizner , uses Democrat Gavin Newsom's decision to drop out to pivot into another call for opponent Meg Whitman to engage her rivals in debate. Communications Director, Jarrod Agen: "We propose a debate between Jerry Brown, Steve Poizner, and any of the Republican candidates running for governor to address the serious issues facing California. There have already been four debates on the Republican side between Steve Poizner and Tom Campbell. We cannot let the fact that there is currently only one Democratic candidate ...