OPINION: In a way, David Campos was the conservative in the race, trapped by failed ideology, unable to shift due to the zealous and inflexible nature of a shrunken base. This allowed his challenger – a white dude – to run as the agent of change.
bested two self-funding billionaires, along with self-described billionaire Donald Trump, to become president.“Matt just built a really broad coalition,” said Haney campaign spokesperson Elizabeth Power. “He brought together people who rarely are on the same sides of issues. He had progressive support, he had YIMBY support, he had labor support. He had support from more moderate politicians and he had support from very progressive politicians.
Campos only got bombarded by negative ads – produced by an independent expenditure committee funded to the tune of $600,000 by the California Association for Realtors – in support of Haney. Predictably, the ads reminded voters of Campos’ close ties to District Attorney Chesa Boudin, who is facing a June recall election.
There was barely any daylight between the ideological positions of the two candidates. So, what explains Haney’s overwhelming triumph? Has The City’s electorate shifted to the right? Is this part of a big conspiracy to undo progressive power in San Francisco? Nah. This time around, Haney had more money and the full backing of the pro-housing movement. Because smart politicians seek to address urgent issues while increasing their base of support.
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