Another Big Bucks Republican Eyeing 2010 Gubernatorial Run -- Or is it Mayor?

[courtesy of The California Majority Report]

It's not Steve Poizner. Nor Meg Whitman. Nor Carly Fiorina. No, apparently there is another well-heeled Republican that might have his eye on the governorship in 2010, or perhaps even Mayor of Los Angeles.

His name is Rick Caruso, an LA developer. That's according to the KNBC blog, californiafaultline.

Caruso is the kind of Republican the newly-formed, "moderate" CRAFT group talks about recruiting for top statewide office. He's wealthy, a successful developer, and far from the uber-right. In the interview, he talks much the same way Arnold did about wanting action and making a difference, and dissing those who've spent years in public service. He calls Arnold a "great leader," and says he'd want n an executive position. I’m just wired that way.”

Caruso has donated hundreds of thousands of Schwarzenegger's causes over the years, including his latest Republican redistricting plan. He's just the kind of candidate Arnold might endorse in 2010. Keep your eye out.