Apparently political reporters aren't the only ones caught up with the possibilities of one-time eBay executive and billionaire Meg Whitman running for office in California.
Whitman, who ranks as #897 on the list of wealthiest people in the world, is considered a possible GOP candidate for governor in 2010.
Today, Sen. John McCain announced that Whitman would serve as a national co-chair of his campaign. She previously was a top fundraiser for McCain’s rival, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
“Meg will play a key role in our victory in November. I am pleased she will be actively involved in my campaign and look forward to her leadership and guidance throughout the coming year," McCain said in a statement.
Less than an hour after the McCain camp announced the appointment, the California Republican Party issued a press release with the same information.
So is the party, with a thin bench of potential gubernatorial candidates, getting excited about possibly having a deep-pocketed addition to Team GOP?
Hector Barajas, the state GOP communications director, said, “As far as the California Republican Party, we do welcome her role with Sen. McCain’s campaign and we do think she’s great asset for Sen. McCain and a great asset for the Republican Party.”
Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, himself a multi-millionaire, is also said to be considering a 2010 run for governor.
Whitman downplayed the possibilities this week telling the San Jose Mercury News, “Frankly, I have so many other interests at this juncture.”
But those kind of comments don’t stop the speculation machine.
“As far as whether she is going to run for governor or even considering it, that's something you are going to have to ask her,” said Barajas.
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