Young Dems Host First Senate Debate and Endorse LenoPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Apr. 12‚ 2007State Senator Carole Migden and Assemblyman Mark Leno squared off last night in the very first debate for the 2008 State Senate race, at a meeting of the San Francisco Young Democrats. Moderated by John Scott of Quake Radio, the one-hour exchange revealed a clear difference in the candidates’ priorities, tactics and temperament. After the debate, SFYD members voted on whether to make an early endorsement in the race. Out of 66 votes cast, Leno won the endorsement with more than 60% of the vote – a large boost for his challenge to the incumbent. The debate and endorsement also helped the club’s clout in local politics, as members reported getting 30-minute phone calls from Carole Migden in the run-up to last night’s vote. |