Will the voters of San Francisco heed her call, or have they had enough of the socialists?
San Francisco has been pushing back against the progressivism California is famous for, voting in March to crack down on drug use and increase police surveillance. This November’s elections will offer a bellwether of the city’s future trajectory. San Francisco’s city council, known as the Board of Supervisors, will have six of its 11 members on the ballot. Previous members have gone on to higher office, including Senator Dianne Feinstein, Governor Gavin Newsom, and State Senator Scott Wiener. Dean Preston, the incumbent in District 5, is fighting for reelection, and has won the endorsement of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — even though he’s a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Preston’s main rival is Bilal Mahmood, a moderate tech entrepreneur and former Obama staffer who is backed by tech investors and advocacy groups who want a tougher approach on crime. Preston’s position on crime is weak; he’s opposed a ban on security guards using firearms to prevent theft.
It’s a risky bet for Pelosi, generally perceived as moderate; local races are increasingly being won by centrist candidates responding to voter concerns over homeless encampments, a drugs epidemic, and unpunished theft. Will the voters of San Francisco heed her call, or have they had enough of the socialists?
Olympic announcers introducing athletes on South Korea’s team in Paris, mistakenly referring to the country by North Korea’s official name. Oh, dear. The democratic tech powerhouse of South Korea is rather different from the Communist hermit kingdom to its north. Sounds like they were afflicted with Bidenitis.
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