Migden-Daly’s Last Minute Dirty TrickPaul Hogarthbyline‚ Jun. 02‚ 2008Over the weekend, progressive San Francisco precincts received a mailing or door hanger called the “Change Slate” – featuring the Bay Guardian logo, along with how to vote in tomorrow’s election. Created by Supervisor Chris Daly, it urged a vote for State Senator Carole Migden. But the Guardian endorsed Mark Leno – and Daly’s design was intentionally deceptive. DCCC incumbents David Campos, David Chiu and Laura Spanjian each gave about $2000 for its production – but were not told it would be so misleading. Curiously, the Residential Builders Association also paid $7000 for its creation – though the slate backs RBA critics Debra Walker, Robert Haaland and Eric Quezada for DCCC. Urging “progressive discipline,” Daly has called on activists mobilizing for the election to walk with the door hanger – but its controversy has only divided the left. Confusion among voters about who the Guardian endorsed in the Senate race could help elect Joe Nation, which may be what Migden (who cannot win tomorrow) really wants to see happen. |