The Once And Future Governor? Jerry Brown's California Comeback Tour.

BROWN, Jerry, 1938-; WHITMAN, Meg, 1956-; GUST, Anne

The article profiles Democratic politician Jerry Brown and reports on political issues in California. Highlights of Brown's political career are mentioned including his terms as mayor of the city of Oakland. The political issues of underfunded schools, overcrowded prisons, and a budget deficit are noted. Brown's campaign for the position of California governor is discussed. The campaign of Republican politician and opponent Meg Whitman is mentioned. Brown's reputation for being an eccentric is noted. His wife Anne Gust, a former corporate lawyer, is mentioned.