"OK, “perfect candidate” may be a bit strong. Brown does have one major, well, flaw (more on that later). But heck, no one’s perfect, especially these days.
Republicans are already crowing about the great job that Governors Chris Christie of New Jersey and Scott Walker of Wisconsin have done in their states, and touting them as presidential material.
But, to paraphrase UPS, look what Brown has done for California.
He’s balanced the budget, in part by getting a tax hike passed when many thought it couldn’t be done. He’s brought political savvy and maturity back to the governor’s office; it’s far less of a soap opera in Sacramento these days. He’s kept Democrats in the Legislature fairly happy, even though he hasn’t given them everything they’ve wanted. He’s worked with the Republicans there, even though he hasn’t really had to -- and especially won’t need to now, with a Democratic supermajority.
And don’t forget: He hasn’t gotten his housekeeper pregnant. "...
