Ex-Manhattan Beach Assemblyman Mulls Run For Governor

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA -- A Republican former assemblyman from Manhattan Beach has filed papers Friday to open a gubernatorial campaign committee, according to the Los Angeles Times.

David Hadley, who was defeated by Democrat Al Muratsuchi last year after serving one term in the Assembly, said he is exploring his options, according to the Times.

"On a whole series of issues, I think California public policy is lacking a lot of balance and a lot of common sense," Hadley said in an interview with the Times. "We have allowed the distractions of political polarization and fake culture war battles to keep us from focusing on the things that we should be focusing on, which is a better future for all Californians."

Hadley said he will make his final decision in "the next several months," according to the Times.

If he decides to run, Hadley said he will focus his attention on poverty, high housing and energy costs, and Californians who "are struggling the most," the Times reported.

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