Info for Carlos Re: American Independent Candidate

In the California governor's race:

Diane Beall Templin

Age: 50
Party: American Independent
Occupation: Attorney, real estate broker
Residence: Escondido
Family: Divorced, one child
Education: B.S. in social welfare, SUNY Buffalo 1969, J.D., SUNY Buffalo 1973
Career Highlights: Ran unsuccessfully for CA Attorney General in 1998 and 2002, and for U.S. Senator in 2000. Has practiced estate planning law since 1974.
Quote: "I'm not one of the good ol' boys. The chaos in California has to do with the party politics in Sacramento. If you are happy with the way Republicans and Democrats are working, fine, vote for them. But if you're not, it's time for someone new."

DTH

Thanks.

I don't know anything about her politics, but she almost seems more like an outsider than a right-winger. Single mom, B.S. in social welfare.

It makes me unsure about my earlier assessment of the American Independent party. I'd thought for sure they were a RW party, though.

DTH

I wonder if she will run a competetive campaign.

They never pull more than a couple of percentage points.

But hey, every point shaved from the RW is good in my book!

DTH

could make the difference.

It's the residual of George Wallace's runs for President.