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Meg Whitman Announces Women Leadership

SACRAMENTO - Meg Whitman, Republican candidate for governor, announced the leaders of her women's coalition, called MEGa WOMEN. These women, from the worlds of politics, education, business, philanthropy and the arts, are launching a movement to engage tens of thousands of women to help solve the state's enormous challenges. Among their top goals are restoring the state's economy and improving the quality of life for all Californians.

"Women are critical to the renewal and success of California," Whitman said. "Our campaign will serve as a catalyst for women throughout California to be leaders in the effort to create jobs, improve public schools and strengthen our economy."

MEGa WOMEN will encourage California women to get involved in public service and give them an interactive forum, online and in live roundtable discussions, where they can present their ideas and share feedback with Whitman and her supporters.

Whitman is naming two prominent Republican activists to lead the coalition. Jillian Manus, president of Manus & Associates Media and Literary Agency in Palo Alto, will serve as statewide chairwoman. The Grassroots Coordinator is Julie Vandermost, CEO of the Orange County environmental firm, Vandermost Consulting Service, and president of the California Women's Leadership Association Political Action Committee. Last month, the association endorsed Whitman's candidacy.

"Meg wants to empower and unite the women of California to create critical change," Manus said. "Women will get to know her as the strong, pragmatic and authentic leader she is. She is running for governor not because she can win, but because she knows that she can successfully govern. That speaks volumes to me,'' Manus added.

Among those advising MEGa WOMEN are Marian Bergeson, former state education secretary, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, Assemblywoman Connie Conway, Sacramento County District Attorney Jan Scully, former Ambassador Susan McCaw, former Assemblywomen Sharon Runner and Charlene Zettel, Orange County Supervisor Janice Nguyen, San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Silicon Valley entrepreneur Heidi Roizen.

As Whitman travels up and down California, she is hearing from many women who are encouraging her to run. They say California needs a new leadership style and believe a woman with Whitman's experience and solutions-oriented approach is the right person for the job. Thirty-one women have governed U.S. states, but California has yet to elect a woman governor. For more information on MEGa WOMEN and how to join, go to megwhitman.com. The MEGa WOMEN webpage will have links to upcoming events at which people can meet and talk to Meg Whitman and online forums where ideas can be shared.

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Comment by Evelio Perez on December 12, 2009 at 2:44pm

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Comment by raphael a on September 10, 2009 at 2:10am: With the disgraceful behavior of Mike Duvall and Joe Wilson on display today, I welcome the addition of both Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina to the party. They not only bring fresh thinking and executive experience, but also the poise, professionalism, temperament and self-discipline that apparently a good many of our current leaders sorely lack.
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Comment by Evelio Perez on June 9, 2009 at 6:02am: Mitt Romney Endorses Meg Whitman for CA Governor
Filed under:Politics — posted by cehwiedel on April 30, 2009 @ 7:45 am
Just out from Mitt Romney and his Free and Strong America PAC:

As you probably already know, my good friend Meg Whitman is running for governor of California. I want you to know that she has my strongest support. Click here to see why I hold her in the highest esteem personally and professionally, and why she is exactly the leader your state needs to restore the California dream.

Meg and I were colleagues at Bain & Company, and she proved herself to be a tremendously smart, dedicated leader with a remarkable understanding of business and what it takes to grow an economy to create jobs and wealth. Meg was an early and tireless supporter of my presidential campaign. I consider her a loyal friend and one of the first people I would turn to for advice.

In February, it was my pleasure to attend the California Republican Party Convention with Meg and officially announce my support of her candidacy for Governor of California. I am convinced that she is the only candidate who can get California back on the right track.

Please join me today in supporting Meg. Meg has a bold vision of how to meet the extraordinary challenges facing California today and to secure a bright and prosperous future. It’s inspiring and I know that she can make it happen. With her at the helm, there is no dream beyond California’s reach. Be sure to click here now and help Meg work to restore the greatness of California.