Meg Whitman has an interesting closing statement ad, going into the home stretch of the California gubernatorial race: I know you may not like me, but really, I’m a good person and I can turn the state around.
“I know many of you see this election as an unhappy choice between a longtime politician with no plan for the future, and a billionaire with no government experience,” Whitman says. “Let me tell you my story.”
The TPM Poll Average gives Democrat Jerry Brown a lead of 47.9%-41.6%, with clear momentum on Brown’s side as he rises and Whitman falls. The poll average also shows Whitman with a very low favorable rating of only 41.9%, with 51.5% unfavorable. Brown’s average favorable rating is also in negative territory, but at a much closer 47.0%-48.6%.
“I know many of you see this election as an unhappy choice between a longtime politician with no plan for the future, and a billionaire with no government experience. Let me tell you my story. My husband and I came here as newlyweds. We raised our family here, and the California dream came true for me in ways I could never have imagined. Now I’m running for governor to restore the California dream for everyone. I’m not a career politician or a Hollywood star. I’m from Silicon Valley, where I created thousands of jobs at eBay. As governor, I’ll do something that’s been missing from California politics for far too long — I’ll treat you like grown-ups, tell it to you straight, and offer a practical plan forward. These are scary times, and I know that cleaning up Sacramento won’t be easy. Our problems are tough, but so am I. If you want more of the same from Sacramento, then vote for my opponent. If you want to get California moving again, I’m ready. Are you?”
