At the risk of taxing the limits of Fair Use, I’d like to start this with a quote from Beyond Chron, followed by an extract of a story from the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Here’s the Beyond Chron excerpt written by Randy Shaw:
“… after winning re-election with over 70% of the vote, why does San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom still appear less than happy in his job? Why has he been so testy with reporters, dissatisfied with his staff, and acting on the defensive when he just won an unprecedented political mandate?”
Many reasons come to mind, but I think the Union-Tribune in its piece on God and the Election written by Lionel Van Deerlin is a good starting point when we try to understand Newsom’s malaise. Here’s what Van Deerlin says:
“And what to do about San Francisco? Mayor Gavin Newsom admitted to an amorous affair with an office staffer, the wife of his campaign manager. City-county supervisors thereafter passed a resolution proclaiming office romances to be unavoidable and therefore OK.
Under the baroque dome of San Francisco’s City Hall, from now on, foreplay is fair play.
Folks aren’t like that in Iowa, no siree.”
Van Deerlin’s thoughts mirror the article I wrote a few days ago about Newsom helping Hillary in Iowa. I called Hillary’s move a mistake because Iowans don’t quite breathe the same air as San Franciscans. In fact, virtually all of the states are like Iowa when it comes to accepting the libertine approach to personal behavior.
p.p.s. Gavin’s tax on sugary drinks has also caught the attention of the national media. Heartland folks drink Cokes and Pepsis by the barrels full. They aren’t going to favor anyone who favors a tax on their Nectar of the Gods. As Van Deerlin says, “No siree.”
p.p.p.s I’m having a helluva time formatting with WirdPress. I may never figure it out. Sorry for the screw up. Please be patiend.
I have a lot of respect for Newsome, I’m just mad I live in Philly and can’t vote for him. But I understand the dynamics in Iowa as well.
Hi, Kip, I checked out your site. Pretty nice. But you’re no “Ugly Betty” if that’s what you think. r.s.