Feinstein backs Angelides for California governor

[Freddie Stubbs]

Associated Press


SACRAMENTO - U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein will back state Treasurer Phil Angelides for governor in 2006, his campaign announced Tuesday.

Angelides, one of two Democrats to formally announce a run for the Democratic nomination, already has endorsements from Sen. Barbara Boxer and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Feinstein will join those two as a co-chairwoman of the campaign, his campaign said.

"Phil Angelides has the intelligence, the drive and the ability to put California back on the right track," Feinstein said. "Whether it is education, public safety, health care or transportation, Phil Angelides is committed to once again making California the leading state in the nation."

Angelides has been state treasurer since 1999.

more: http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/states/california/northern_california/12575689.htm

[davidinalameda]

1. despite that, I'm still voting for him

and she also endorsed Jackie Speier, whom I'm also voting for


With those two at the top of the ticket, I think we'll take back the governor's office for sure.

Hell, we could run one of my cats and they would give Ahnuld a good race at this point in time.

[AX10]

2. I don't see Arnie making a real recovery and Phil...

is the fighter that the Dems have longed for. Phil will work hard and we will too, to make sure that DAS GOP is locked out of Sacremento.

[Oerdin]

3. I don't know anything about this guy.

If he's not a total limpwristed wanker then he should be able to beat Arnold since Arnie's poll numbers are in the 30's right now. Still, I hope he isn't another Gray Davis type and if the election isn't close then I'll likely vote Green just to give them one extra vote.

[safi0]

4. From what I've learned

About primary politics, Angelides has basically thrown down the gauntlet on this primary. Because candidates are usually similar ideologically primaries are generally decides by endorsements, fundraising ability, and electability. Now that Angelides has the 3 most powerful Dems in Cali behind him, he's pretty much got the nomination locked down.

[feminazi]

5. is jackie running for Lt Gov??

i'll be voting for phil, too.

[davidinalameda]

6. yep

from what I've seen of her work in the state senate, I think she'll do a wonderful job

She just impresses me so much

[ronnykmarshall]

8. I just love Jackie!!

[bliss_eternal]

10. Yeah--if we could just get rid of Feinstein (sigh)

:eyes:

[Maat]

7. I support Phil ... and Barbara Boxer's recommendation is the pertinent one

I signed Phil's petition encouraging Gov. Rovebot to sign AB 849 (Same-sex marriage legalization bill).

[bliss_eternal]

9. Yes, I did too...

though he's been going back on his word on everything. He said he would support same sex marriage before he got in office--he also said he would protect choice...

We'll see on both issues...

:eyes:

[Maat]

12. Uh-oh.

Who went back on their word?

Is there something I don't know about?

Just when I have faith in someone ..

[davidinalameda]

I was SO very impressed that he put up that petition

it still takes a lot of guts to support same sex marriage

but like someone said, he has the support of the three top California federal leaders

not sure if he has the support of the mayors of LA and San Francisco

I would think that Newsome would endorse him as would most of the northern California party leaders

[davidinalameda]

11. I was SO very impressed that he put up that petition

it still takes a lot of guts to support same sex marriage

but like someone said, he has the support of the three top California federal leaders

not sure if he has the support of the mayors of LA and San Francisco

I would think that Newsome would endorse him as would most of the northern California party leaders

[Oerdin]

13. Race would be tight.

No one seems to know who Angelides is and that doesn't surprise me since the name didn't ring any bells for me before reading this thread and I follow politics much more then the average voter. Right now even with the Governor being very unpopular he's still only three points behind Angelides which is very worrying news.

http://field.com/fieldpollonline/subscribers/RLS2170.pdf

Imagine after the Republicans have gotten their smear machine working on him for a while how that will effect his poll numbers. They've just got to move the numbers 4 points to reelect Schewarzeneger. It's to bad we can't get someone with more big name appeal.

[AX10]

14. That means little so early.

Besides it's 43-40. Alot of people need to get to know Phil first.

[mitchtv]

15. it's a little early to endorse , for me

Everything I hear, I like, unless someone with star appeal shows up I will stick with Phil. I love Jackie S