Campbell switches gears, to run for Senate

Former Rep. Tom Campbell, with the prospect of being outspent by millions by two opponents, announced Thursday he is dropping out of the race for governor and running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate _ where he will be outspent by only one opponent,
"I initially made the decision to run for governor because I believe that my level of record of public service (especially on the state budget), and my willingness to present specific, pragmatic solutions to our most pressing problems would enable me to help chart a better course for our state," Campbell said in a statement to supporters and video to supporters..
"...Today, I remain firmly committed on that path with an announcement that I'll be running for the U.S. Senate instead."
Campbell, who served as budget director for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and holds a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago, is challenging former HP president Carly Fiorina for the nomination and the right to challenge Democrat Sen. Barbara Boxer.