There is always much talk about government corruption. . . .

Less than a week after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom exited the race, the chattering class is putting up the names of Democrats who could maybe/possibly/hopefully jump into the race to challenge Attorney General Jerry Brown, who some party leaders quietly worry might be a bit too old and shopworn to win in November...

Silicon Valley billionaire star venture capitalist John Doerr has put out the word in no uncertain terms that he's not, not, not interested in running for the 2010 Democratic nomination for governor -- an idea floated last week after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom pulled out of the race...

Now here’s a novel idea...