SAN JOSE, Calif. --
Republican candidate for California governor Meg Whitman enjoyed some support Friday from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.In San Jose, Bloomberg said Whitman's experience as chief executive officer at eBay gives her the management skills to handle the role of governor.
And Bloomberg says Whitman's personal financing ensures her independence.
Bloomberg held the record for personal campaign spending before the Whitman surpassed him.
She's spent $141 million of her own money so far on her campaign.