I seem to be getting an increasing number of calls asking me whether Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina have a chance as a governor or a U.S. senator respectively. Both are uniquely capable, and both have histories that suggest good management skills that would be critical in California — a state that desperately needs them. Both are Republicans during a time when it seems folks are really upset with Democrats, and both are new to politics during a time when voters are really upset with incumbents. Both are also rich — but the question is, does either really have a chance?
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Whitman and Fiorina: Why Tech CEOs Don't Have a Chance in Politics
Posted by: Rob Enderle April 12, 2010 05:00 AMI seem to be getting an increasing number of calls asking me whether Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina have a chance as a governor or a U.S. senator respectively. Both are uniquely capable, and both have histories that suggest good management skills that would be critical in California — a state that desperately needs them. Both are Republicans during a time when it seems folks are really upset with Democrats, and both are new to politics during a time when voters are really upset with incumbents. Both are also rich — but the question is, does either really have a chance?