A long time ago, Jerry Brown was Governor of California. Mayor/Governor Brown is to the left of me on most issues, but he is clearly very intelligent, creative about governing, and not beholden to any ideology; he thinks the issues through and supports positions that make sense. I remember a story from the '70s when there were some articles about the level of crime in Califnornia and Governor Brown was asked to comment on how common citizens could cope. If I recall correctly, he said: "Keep low, move fast, and don't carry a lot of cash." Now, you've got to like a guy like that, and I like him.
He has started a blog, and I'm betting it will be smart and entertaining. Read all about it: Jerry Brown: The Blog.
