Did you know Ex-eBay CEO to run for California Governor?

AP Source: Ex-eBay CEO to Run for Calif. Governor
AP source says former eBay chief Whitman plans to run for governor of California
By JUDY LIN Associated Press Writer

Former eBay Inc. chief executive Meg Whitman plans to run for governor of California, a person with knowledge of her political aspirations said Monday.

Meg Whitman, longtime chief executive of eBay, Inc., smiles during the Web 2.0 Summit in San...
Meg Whitman, longtime chief executive of eBay, Inc., smiles during the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco in this Oct. 18, 2007 file photo. Whitman is preparing to retire after a decade at the helm of the online auctioneer, according to a published report.
(Paul Sakuma, file/ AP Photo )The 52-year-old Republican plans to run in 2010 for the seat Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is leaving but is not ready to make a formal announcement, said the person, who was not authorized to talk publicly and spoke Monday on condition of anonymity.

Whitman made the decision while spending time with family over the holidays and will make the announcement official in four to six weeks. more