Monday, September 28, 2009

Can tech personalities break into politics?

This article is about Meg Whitman. Former eBay Meg Whitman is running for Governor in California for 2010 she is trying to prove to people that high tech people can take up politics. Her Opponent is also for the tech world. She is known for her help in revolutionizing how people purchase goods through the Internet. Whitman told about 200 supporters that she was serious about the need for government to enter the 21st century. Hoffenblum thinks Meg Whitman is "not a typical white-bread Republican". He says its to close to tell if Meg Republican label will either help or hurt her. People think she doesn't have enough "star Fame" she is well known but not known enough. There are alot of questions on if a tech celebrity can fit into politics. Whitman isn't the first tech person to try to get into politics but she is the most well known one to do it.



I believe no matter who the person is if they believe they can do what they say or they believe they can make it in politics why not let them if there is an opening in politics people want to jump in they are well presented . No matter if a person is a high tech person they still have rights. Rights to vote and even to run for Governor in California. I don't think how Whitman is being pin pointed for her success is really necessary or something to look at when it comes to her running for Governor. It's

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