LUNGREN ON THE ISSUES

CHARACTER: In indirect slam at presidential scandal, bills himself as "a governor you can trust."

ABORTION: Opposes it, except in cases of rape, incest and when the mother’s life is endangered. He says it is irrelevant to the campaign, although Democrats raise it in ads.

EDUCATION: Supports school vouchers. Would spend $1 billion for new school books, require students to spend 180 days per year in class.

ECONOMY: Wants to limit payouts in lawsuits and ease environmental regulations, claiming they hurt business and are "job killers." Says he would eliminate state auto taxes, expand tax credits for business research and development.

BIO

BORN: Sept. 22, 1946, Long Beach

BACKGROUND: Graduated from Notre Dame University, Georgetown University Law Center. 4-F draft deferment during Vietnam War. Former lifeguard, warehouseman, corporate lawyer. Tried one criminal case, as a defense lawyer.

PERSONAL: Roman Catholic. Married to Barbara "Bobbi" Lungren. Three children. Lives in Roseville, Placer County. Father John Lungren was a GOP activist and personal physician to President Richard Nixon. Brother Brian is a GOP political consultant.

POLITICAL CAREER: Former staffer to Sen. George Murphy. Represented Long Beach in Congress, 1978-88. Opposed abortion, pushed for tax cuts, landmark 1986 immigration reform. Nominated state treasurer, but was not confirmed, 1988. Elected attorney general, 1990 and 1994.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE: Top donors, 1990-present: E & J Gallo Winery, $252,000;

Stockton developer and sportsman Alex Spanos, $232,000; Los Angeles media magnate A.J. Perenchio, $212,000; Chevron Corp., $194,000; California Insurance PAC, $174,000.

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Fought to expedite execution of convicted killers. Backed "three strikes" sentencing law for felons. Sued to shut down "Cannabis Buyer’s" clubs after medicinal marijuana initiative passed. Conducted gambling raids on Indian rancherias.

ETC.: Lists two heroes - Abraham Lincoln and former colleague Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and head of Clinton impeachment inquiry.