New Rasmussen survey of the California Governor's race shows Republican Meg Whitman climbing into a tie with Democrat Jerry Brown:

Brown (D) 41 (-3 vs. last poll in September)
Whitman (R) 41 (+6)

Brown is the only major Democratic candidate in the field after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom abruptly abandoned his bid three weeks ago.

Whitman is a primary battle with State Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner and ex-Congressman Tom Campbell. Both men run behind Brown in hypothetical general election match ups:

Brown (D) 43
Poizner (R) 32

Brown (D) 42
Campbell (R) 33

Also of note from the poll: Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's job apporval rating is at a dismal 29%.