Before entering into direct contest with Governor Brown, Keshkari would have to win the primary, where Tim Donnelly is the other Republican in the race in the resource-rich state.
“We are establishing ourselves as the premier Republican ticket to challenge Governor Brown. And so far the feedback has been excellent,” said Keshkari.
He said his Indian-American heritage will be advantageous for him during the election for the highest political post in the state, which is highy diverse ethnically.
“I think it is helpful because California is a State of immigrants so many people have come to California from around the US and from around the world and one of my goals is to bring many different ethnicities in the Republican Party,” he said.
Updated on: February 09, 2014 13:41 IST
