If you once thought it impossible to blow a 50 point lead in a gubernatorial race even though you had access to $68 million, [think again.] Despite spending $68 million of her fortune on a half-year torrent of TV ads, billionaire former eBay CEO Meg Whitman’s once-robust lead over Insurance …

California Democrat Xavier Becerra learned a valuable lesson yesterday. “I understand I have tire tracks on my back because Xavier threw me under the bus,” witnesses quoted Pelosi as saying. [my bad] Don’t ever cross Nancy Pelosi.

Note: When writing a campaign mailer, it’s generally good practice to make sure you’re attacking the right person.  [whoops] Aaron Blake: Dem in California special election attacks wrong opponent

Ex-Ebay CEO Meg Whitman recently made a $15M donation  to her CA governor bid, bringing her total personal contributions to $19M. [highest bidder wins] Political experts have gone as far as saying that this race for CA governor will be a "free-spending race."  You don’t say… h/t Wake Up Call