Congressman Brian Bilbray endorses Whitman
"California needs a leader with fresh ideas, a proven track record
and the courage to fight for reform, and that leader is Meg Whitman,"
said Brian Bilbray, Meg's latest endorser. Congressman Brian Bilbray
of San Diego announced today that he will back Meg Whitman for
governor because he believes she will help the state balance its
budget, create jobs and revitalize its economy.
SACRAMENTO – Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, former
President and CEO of eBay, announced today the endorsement of
Congressman Brian Bilbray. Congressman Bilbray represents the San
Diego area’s 50th Congressional District, which includes Carlsbad, Del
Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Fairbanks Ranch,
Lake San Marcos, Rancho Santa Fe and a portion of the City of San
Diego.
“Congressman Brian Bilbray has been a tireless advocate for taxpayers,
fighting for policies that will encourage innovation, entrepreneurship
and job creation,” Whitman said. “He has also been an outspoken voice
for America’s armed forces as well as immigration reform. I look
forward to working with Congressman Bilbray to restore prosperity and
economic vitality to California.”
“California needs a leader with fresh ideas, a proven track record and
the courage to fight for reform, and that leader is Meg Whitman,”
Congressman Bilbray said. “In addition to leading eBay to
international prominence, Meg has excelled at some of America’s most
well-known companies including Hasbro, Disney and Procter & Gamble.
She’s the right person to help California balance its budget, create
jobs and revitalize its economy.”
Congressman Bilbray currently serves on the House Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs
and the Science and Technology Committee. He is also a member of the
House Republican Policy Committee and the Chairman of the Immigration
Reform Caucus. He is a native San Diegan and was born at Coronado
Naval Air Station where his father served in the Navy. Congressman
Bilbray previously served the people of San Diego County as a Mayor
and a County Supervisor. During his two decades of local government
service, Brian fought to protect and enhance the quality of life that
has attracted millions to San Diego County. He supported a number of
economic development policies that helped solidify the County’s
reputation for being a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.