First up, it germany. Europeans are watching closely as 62 million germans went to the polls a few days ago. Evil across the continent from sweden to spain are well aware that the outcome of the elections in the eus largest economy is going to have implications on their lives as well. Whether they like it or not, Angela Merkel is keeping her job as german chancellor. A triumph. Angela merkel has one of has won the biggest victory of her political career. Congratulations from all over the world. She is a pinnacle of power in germany and europe. A year ago she was the object of harsh criticism. Greek newspapers debt of old stereotypes and all over germany old fears of germany emerged. Suddenly europe is speaking german. The chancellor becomes the dominant figure. Germanys southern neighbors are wishing they could vote. They would like to see the social democrats in power or at least junior partners in a grand coalition to tone down Angela Merkels demand for austerity. The savings measure
His speech and what left the biggest impressions on you . Well, you know, rating the speech, a speech from jerry brown is really tough to do because its unlike any other speech you get from any other governor. How many governors go from the book of genesis to the little engine that could in one 25minute speech . This was a vintage jerry brown speech. I think really what you saw here was a little bit of the governor running a victory lap. Proposition 30 passed. Temporary taxes passed. The budget looks a lot better. I think this was the governors chance to pivot, to pivot to talking about what makes california great, how we get them back on track. Dont worry, were getting there. So i took this as a real optimistic speech with a lot of details, a lot of brown history facts. And really a message i think not only to the legislature but to the public of, like, im watching it. Were going to be careful, but were going to move forward. And, john, you mentioned he was very quirky in his speech.
His speech and what left the biggest impressions on you . Well, you know, rating the speech, a speech from jerry brown is really tough to do because its unlike any other speech you get from any other governor. How many governors go from the book of genesis to the little engine that could in one 25minute speech . This was a vintage jerry brown speech. I think really what you saw here was a little bit of the governor running a victory lap. Proposition 30 passed. Temporary taxes passed. The budget looks a lot better. I think this was the governors chance to pivot, to pivot to talking about what makes california great, how we get them back on track. Dont worry, were getting there. So i took this as a real optimistic speech with a lot of details, a lot of brown history facts. And really a message i think not only to the legislature but to the public of, like, im watching it. Were going to be careful, but were going to move forward. And, john, you mentioned he was very quirky in his speech.
Speech, a speech from jerry brown is really tough to do because its unlike any other speech you get from any other governor. How many governors go from the book of genesis to the little engine that could in one 25minute speech . This was a vintage jerry brown speech. I think really what you saw here was a little bit of the governor running a victory lap. Proposition 30 passed. Temporary taxes passed. The budget looks a lot better. I think this was the governors chance to pivot, to pivot to talking about what makes california great, how we get them back on track. Dont worry, were getting there. So i took this as a real optimistic speech with a lot of details, a lot of brown history facts. And really a message i think not only to the legislature but to the public of, like, im watching it. Were going to be careful, but were going to move forward. And, john, you mentioned he was very quirky in his speech. Clearly the governor is enjoying his popularity right now and quoted everyone from ph
Plus. Im here at the new sfja strzz center in San Francisco. Well go on a behind the scenes tour to find out what makes this place so groundbreaking. Coming up. Good evening. Welcome to this week in Northern California. Its been an eventful week with the governors address from the state capital, emotions running high in oakland. Not to mention a new one of a kind Arts Institution celebrating a grand opening in San Francisco. We have much to get to. Lets begin by introducing our panelists. Joining me tonight, matthai kuruvila, San Francisco chronicle reporter. Jolie odell, of venturebeat. Com. As well as john myers, kxtv Political Editor joining us from sacramento. Governor jerry brown struck a confident tone on thursday, applauding lawmakers and voters for making tough decisions to balance californias budget. He also pushed for his priorities including education and regulatory reform. Now, john, how would you rate his speech and what left the biggest impressions on you . Well, you know