Round Two

Whitman and Brown, European Photo Press Agency

Gubernatorial candidates, Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown, hit the floor once again as they took part in a second debate that quickly became heated upon the topic of illegal immigration.  The debate became contentious when the moderator inquired about allegations regarding Whitman and her undocumented housekeeper, Nancy Diaz Santillan.  Whitman immediately accused Brown of using Diaz’s situation for political gain, and noted how “ashamed” Brown should be for putting Diaz’s deportation at risk.  “You should be ashamed for sacrificing Nicky Diaz on the altar of your political ambitions,” Whitman said.  Brown did not take such allegations lying down.   He responded by chiding Whitman for blaming everyone else, yet refusing to accept any responsibility herself.  “Don’t run for governor if you can’t stand up on your own two feet and say, ‘Hey, I made a mistake.’” Brown currently is ahead in the polls 49% - 44%.