Your mayor is popular but can he make others popular too
Okay so, big news on the campaign trail, fam. Mayor Lurie? Hella popular, apparently. But the question everyone's asking is whether he can transfer that goodwill to other candidates, specifically Alan Wong. This comes after an election extra report that also dropped the news about Garry Tan starting to spend big bucks, and Connie Chan getting a significant boost from a PAC.
Here's the deal:
* **Mayor Lurie's Influence:** The Mayor's popularity is a known thing, but elections aren't just about one person. It's about how that energy flows down ballot, especially for someone like Alan Wong who's probably looking to capitalize on that mayoral glow. * **Big Money Moves:** Garry Tan, who we've seen around the tech scene for a minute, is now officially in the game with his campaign spending. Meanwhile, Connie Chan is getting a big push from a PAC – always something to keep an eye on, because those external groups can swing things hella fast.
This is all heating up as we get closer to… well, whatever election cycle we're in now. In this City, it feels like there's always an election. What we need to watch is if Lurie's popularity can actually lift Wong, or if voters are savvy enough to separate the two.
That's the City, fam — fog, hills, and all.
Vivian Leung, MiTL Sports Desk, San Francisco.
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