1. He helped balance the state's budget...
Proceeds from Sutter's CafePress page goes to the California's general fund. This year Governor Jerry Brown did the improbable and signed a balanced budget.
...and didn't take any credit
Someone make a Good Guy Sutter meme.
2. He is a proven diplomat
3. He was a member of the State Assembly
One of those April Fool's jokes a lot of people wish were real.
4. He distances himself from the establishment
Not only does he take a clever swipe at his political opponents but uses it as an opportunity to plug public health awareness.
5. He is a grassroots activist
He started #Corgis4MarriageEquality long before the President announced his support for marriage equality.
He takes time out of his busy day to meet with state party activists.
6. He is an experienced bureaucrat...
...and an effective one
7. He has influence in Washington
8. He can get voters to the polls
"Bark the Vote" indeed.
9. He is good with the media
Move over C.J. Cregg.
10. He was influential in getting Prop. 30 passed
No coincidence that one of Governor Brown's signature accomplishments this term has been something that Sutter was involved with.
11. He has won an Oscar...sort of
Not even Sutter gets time during his acceptance speech.
12. He is a reassuring public figure
Governor Brown has since completed his treatment for prostate cancer and is in good health.