Meg Whitman backing away from her "run California like a business" stance

[Liberal_in_LA]

Former CEO Meg Whitman's new ad: is it time to "run California like a business"" -- or not?

In the wake of some tough weeks in the gubernatorial campaign, including the headline-grabbing issue of her former maid, Republican Meg Whitman has unveiled a new positive-themed back-to-basics ad -- almost an introduction spot -- in which the former eBay CEO says: "I know government isn't a business -- and it shouldn't be.''

The ad, which has begun running statewide, is called "Baloney.'' But does the stance touted by businesswoman Whitman in this spot suggest the Republican has stepped back from what's been a campaign mantra -- that "it's time to run California like a business?"

The former eBay CEO, in the spot, looks directly at the camera and talks about the principles of business and how they would make Sacramento more efficient.

She adds: "I'm on a mission to create more jobs, cut wasteful spending, and improve our schools. Let's get to work."

First, here's the spot:

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[itsrobert]

1. I think it's a much nicer ad

I think they are realizing the attack ads are backfiring.

[KansDem]

2. How about "Is it time to run California like my home?"

Interesting comment from the site:

Buried in the details of the deal to close California's $19-billion budget deficit is a roughly $30-million tax break crafted to benefit a company owned by members of one of the state's richest and most politically influential families.

The provision, which will allow the Humboldt Redwood Co. to deduct $20 million in old losses from future taxes, is also expected to cover penalties and interest for the firm co-owned by three sons of Donald G. Fisher, founder of the Gap and Banana Republic, said company Chairman Sandy Dean.

The tax break was inserted into the draft state spending plan during closed-door negotiations with the governor, said people close to the talks. They spoke on condition of anonymity because of the secret nature of the deal-making.

[spanone]

3. meg has a hundred and forty million dollar investment about to go pop!

she'll say any fucking thing she has to

[BeyondGeography]

4. Problem is, she knows nothing about government

Sounds like fail to me.

[malaise]

5. Meg just run away

You aren't winning shite! :puke:

[Cleita]

6. Running CA like a business was Arnold's campaign

salvo and look where it got us. Somebody must have pointed that out to clueless Meg. Business makes profit. Government shouldn't so trying to run it like a business is counterproductive.