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Williams, Beatty mentioned for Calif. gov

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- California Democrats are looking at the possibility of running their own celebrity candidate against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, it was reported Friday.

The San Francisco Chronicle said comedian Robin Williams and actor Warren Beatty are on the list of possibilities being discussed in Democratic circles.

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The list also includes San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, former White House chief of staff Leon Panetta and business executive Steve Jobs, the Chronicle said -- but none of those mentioned has said anything publicly about making the race.

Schwarzenegger has not said whether he is planning to run again.

So far, only State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Controller Steve Westly have announced plans to run for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

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