Matt Gonzalez On His Political FutureDavid Sloanebyline‚ May. 25‚ 2007(Ed note: As a June 2 convention looms for progressives to select a candidate to oppose Mayor Newsom in November, Matt Gonzalez was interviewed about the Mayor’s race this week by David Sloane, a Green Party member originally from Australia.) Q: Matt, thank you for your time. My first question, and I am sure this is everyone’s question, are you running against Newsom? A: I think I’m doing exactly what I said I would do -- beginning about 6 or 7 months ago. I said I thought someone should run against Newsom and initiate a public dialogue about the failings of his Administration. But since I’m doing something else right now, building a progressive law practice, I did not then -- and still in a way -- do not believe this is an ideal time for me to enter another Mayor’s race. I said very clearly though, that I felt strongly enough that there should be a contested race. And that if no other viable candidate emerged to challenge Newsom, I would consider doing so. |