May 1, 2008

Garamendi: Poizner undermining 'consumer protections'

Lt. Gov. John Garamendi, a Democrat, sent a strongly worded letter today to Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner, a Republican, criticizing Poizner for recent moves by the Department of Insurance.

Garamendi, who served eight years as insurance commissioner, attacked Poizner for "actions that you have taken to undermine important consumer protections."

The two are both considered likely caniddates for governor in 2010.

Read the full letter here.

Posted by Shane Goldmacher on May 1, 2008 5:40 PM