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politics16 days ago

Pelosi deploys her machine to back Chan in SF succession fight

Nancy Pelosi is using her vast political network to back Connie Chan in San Francisco’s open House seat, aiming to block Scott Wiener amid a feud that has spilled into an AI chatbot controversy and a debate over female representation in the region’s Democratic leadership. Wiener, who led in the primary, says Pelosi has effectively taken over Chan’s campaign, while Chan’s side emphasizes labor ties and the legacy Pelosi wants to shape for the city.

via Politico|
#california-politics#connie-chan#nancy-pelosi
Wiener shuts down Connie Chan AI chatbot after backlash
election-coverage18 days ago

Wiener shuts down Connie Chan AI chatbot after backlash

California State Senator Scott Wiener pulled down his self-described “push the envelope” Connie Chan AI chatbot after critics accused it of weaponizing AI against a woman of color; Wiener apologized and removed the bot and billboards within hours, while Chan’s camp and supporters argued the stunt backfired and amplified concerns about AI in politics, though some observers say it still defined the race.

via Mission Local|
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Chan Clinches No. 2 in SF Race, Ready for November Showdown with Wiener
politics2 months ago

Chan Clinches No. 2 in SF Race, Ready for November Showdown with Wiener

Connie Chan defeated Saikat Chakrabarti for the No. 2 spot in San Francisco’s congressional race, setting up a November general election showdown against Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Wiener led early, but the Chan-Chakrabarti contest drew heavy spending from Chakrabarti, who invested about $10 million, while Chan’s campaign raised under $1 million. Chan’s local credentials and Pelosi’s endorsement helped her surge, and the result underscores divisions within SF’s progressive movement as both Chan and Chakrabarti vie to consolidate support against Wiener.

via Mission Local|
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Pelosi backs Chan to succeed her, reshaping San Francisco's congressional race
politics3 months ago

Pelosi backs Chan to succeed her, reshaping San Francisco's congressional race

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, a last‑minute twist in a three‑way Democratic primary that also includes state Sen. Scott Wiener and tech entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti. Wiener currently leads polls, Chan is neck‑and‑neck with Chakrabarti, and Marie Huriabell is also running. Pelosi lauded Chan’s leadership and lived experience, signaling a push to position Chan in second place behind Wiener; the endorsement comes as Pelosi previously signaled she wouldn’t endorse in the gubernatorial race.

via CalMatters|
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