Jerry Brown Runs for Governor Again

[wyldwolf]

Jerry Brown (D), who first ran for governor in 1974 as a reformer -- and ultimately served two terms -- is launching another bid, the Los Angeles Times reports.

"No one would mistake Brown for a new spirit today. At 70, he occupies a prime spot among the elders of California politics. His career has spanned four decades, with three failed tries for the White House along his way up, down and back up the elective ranks. Now, after two years as state attorney general, this Democrat who first ran for office in the era of Janis Joplin and the Beatles is remaking himself yet again."

He's expected to face a primary against San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom (D) and possibly Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D). (Politicalwire)

[book_worm]

1. well, why not? Of those three, I'd probably vote for Brown.

[ej510]

3. Newsome is the most progressive out of the three. Newsome, Villagroisa suffer from

Bill Clinton disease they will fuck half of the state.

[msongs]

6. is adultery a progressive family value? nt

[ej510]

7. It seems like it but repukes suffer from the same disease.

See the governator.

[NYC_SKP]

11. Newsome could never win. That "better get used to it" video guarantees it.

There are too many in this "liberal" state who won't have it.

Besides, jerry brown is the better candidate.

[ej510]

13. I don't believe he will win either. Villagroisa is probably the frontrunner

unless Feinstein runs.

[Thrill]

2. I thought Feinstein was running?

[NYC_SKP]

12. eeewwwww. nt

[ej510]

14. I know she's republican lite.

[CreekDog]

4. Brown was a pretty good governor to begin with, was a good mayor of Oakland and now is a good AG

Gavin Newsom has distinguished himself as mayor. While he did take an admirable stand on gay marriage, as mayor he has been far from bold in dealing with the city's problems. On the other hand, Brown confronted Oakland's problems with many bold steps.

[ej510]

10. He brought businesses into downtown oakland, but he whiffed

on the big opportunity. Which would've generated more money than those empty lofts in west oakland. He should've built the ball park/mall in downtown oakland.

[onehandle]

5. He's a good Democrat. nt

[SKKY]

8. Newsom is running for Governor already?

Isn't it a little to "soon". I mean, I've always thought he was a stud in the Democratic party, but I don't know, I think people still remember is "indiscretions" with his friend and campaign managers wife.

[jemsan]

9. What about John Garamendi?

He is currently Lieutenant Gov. and is fairly popular. Check out his website.

http://www.garamendi.org/

[ej510]

16. He may be one of our better choices.

I heard that Ellen Tauscher is a dark horse if she decides to run.

[OneBlueSky]

15. Gov. Moonbeam vs. The Terminator? . . . I like it! . . . n/t

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[ej510]

17. The governator cannot run again.

[slampoet]

18. He got my vote for Prez in 1992 i wish i could vote for this Gov run too. But I'm not in Cali.

[gauguin57]

19. Just saw a glimpse of Jerry Brown as governor in the film "Milk"

I always liked ol' Governor Moonbeam

[ensho]

20. I always liked him and wish him well with the elections

nt

[Liberal_Stalwart71]

21. YES!! YES!! YES!! Ask Jerry if he can help DiFi be defeated!!

[Leo The Cleo]

22. If he can't do it nobody can!

[ZombieNixon]

23. How long before one of his opponents trots out "California Über Alles" in a campaign ad?

:D