“Chris Daly” Attacks Could Backfire

But unlike Brown, who ruled City Hall with an iron fist, progressive Supervisors won’t be taking orders in January from a lame-duck Supervisor who will be termed out in two years. Even speculation of Daly becoming Board President doesn’t hold muster—as a progressive sweep would probably put Ross Mirkarimi in that position. In fact, guilt-by-association smears with Daly might not sink progressive candidates, but could look more like 2002—when progressives failed against District 8 candidate Bevan Dufty after pulling the Willie Brown card. Sometimes, an effective campaign strategy can outlive its usefulness when it’s worn out its welcome.

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