San Francisco's mayor, Gavin Newsom, has decided to withdraw from California's 2010 gubernatorial election.

Newsom released a statement on Friday saying, "With a young family and responsibilities at city hall, I have found it impossible to commit the time required to complete this effort the way it needs to be - and should be - done."

Too bad!

California state attorney general Jerry Brown is now considered the top democratic candidate to take over Arnold's position as California's governor.

Thoughts???

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