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Whitman Gears Up to Run for Governator

Former eBay CEO clears way to run in California

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 6, 2009 8:04 AM CST

(Newser) – Meg Whitman has her eyes on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s job, sources tell the San Jose Mercury News. The former eBay CEO has resigned from all three corporate boards she serves on—including eBay’s—a clear sign that she’s interested in running for California... Read full story »

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