First Take: Barbara Boxer on the ropes? Jerry Brown on the attack. Meg Whitman’s charm offensive

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A new Field poll shows a close GOP Senate primary between Tom Campbell and Carly Fiorina -- both of whom are in a statistical dead heat in hypothetical matchups against Barbara Boxer.

Meg Whitman’s millions may prove to be a logistical nightmare if she is elected governor.

Meanwhile, Jerry Brown is urging unions to go on the attack.

And George Skelton gets his sit-down with former EBay CEO Whitman and finds her ‘articulate and quick on her feet.’

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