Progressives Need ShowmanshipTommi Avicolli Meccabyline‚ Jun. 04‚ 2007On the morning after the day-long Progressive Convention ended without a leftist candidate to oppose incumbent Gavin Newsom in his re-election bid, political columnists Matier and Ross -- the mayor’s PR team at the SF Chronicle -- explained why they think the golden boy is unbeatable. According to the journalistic duo, Gavin’s job approval rating is still sky high. 62% of San Franciscans feel that the city is “on the right track,” despite obvious problems, such as homelessness and the lack of affordable housing; and Newsom’s already got a campaign war chest of over $1 million. |