First Take: Mega-bucks

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George Skelton says the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts contains warning signs for Jerry Brown.

Evan Halper and Shane Goldmacher also look at the electoral dangers for Democrats in California.

Meg Whitman doubled down on her gubernatorial campaign, giving herself an additional $20 million. Whitman has given herself $39 million so far.

A new Field Poll shows Tom Campbell with a 5-point lead over Carly Fiorina in the Republican U.S Senate primary.

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to meet with Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer today in Washington before returning to the state. Until he’s back, Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown is in charge.

-- Anthony York in Sacramento

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