Fiorina's Senate Bid Sparks Criticism from Assemblyman Chuck DeVore

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Assemblyman Chuck DeVore has criticized former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina's entry into the 2010 California U.S. Senate race against Barbara Boxer, highlighting their differing views on key issues and records of public service. DeVore, who has been actively campaigning for months, has made over 113 appearances to more than 20,000 voters and has garnered support from over 8,000 donors and 58% of California's elected Republicans, including Congressman Tom McClintock.

Key Takeaways:

  • DeVore has made 113 appearances to more than 20,000 voters since declaring his candidacy last November.
  • DeVore has garnered support from over 8,000 donors and 58% of California's elected Republicans, including Congressman Tom McClintock.
  • Fiorina's views on issues are unclear, with media reports describing her as moderate or conservative, yet having been silent on California's major political battles of the past decade.
  • Fiorina has a poor voting record, missing 13 out of the last 18 elections, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
  • Fiorina supported the financial bailout, while DeVore opposed it.
  • Fiorina supported the stimulus package to benefit the high-tech industry, while DeVore opposed Obama's stimulus-by-debt.
  • Hewlett-Packard under Fiorina's leadership set up an office in Dubai to sell electronic contraband to Iran to meet strong demand for high-tech goods, as reported in a 2004 Forbes article.
  • DeVore is a 24-year Army intelligence veteran who has traveled extensively in the Middle East and served as a Special Assistant for Foreign Affairs under President Reagan's Defense Secretary, Caspar Weinberger.

Statistics:

  • 113 appearances made by DeVore to over 20,000 voters since declaring his candidacy.
  • Over 8,000 donors contributed to DeVore's campaign.
  • 58% of California's elected Republicans, including Congressman Tom McClintock, support DeVore.
  • Fiorina missed 13 out of the last 18 elections, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Sources:

  • DeVore, C. (2010). Article title not provided. [Exact source missing]
  • Strategic Perception, Inc. (no publication date)
  • San Francisco Chronicle (no publication date)
  • Forbes (no publication date)
  • DeVore campaign (no publication date)
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