CA-11: Statement from Connie Chan (D) regarding Trans March incident involving opponent Scott Wiener (D)

[RandySF]

Chan stated that she stood against hate.

“As an elected leader, and a candidate running for office, I have experienced the rough and tumble of San Francisco politics including folks who disagree with us publicly and sometime vehemently,” she said in a statement. “And I accept and understand this responsibility.

“And as someone who has been a target of hate and threats of violence, I stand firm against threats of violence and hate speech. There is no place for hate and violence in our city,” Chan added.


ME: THIS is what a sane Democratic candidate does.


https://www.ebar.com/story/167820/News/News/Leaders%20call%20out%20harassment%20of%20Wiener%20at%20Trans%20March?__cf_chl_f_tk=xtRvtxP8ZmxOAapbmkDqPqB9hdjD3DcPCzlDowZ7ZRI-1782772049-1.0.1.1-p_ECf3Jb6z7MEaivpAjmAh1FWG.pHjAakg3IGIKymzo

[mcar]

1. Indeed

[Coventina]

2. Why are these pro-Pal folks targeting a gay Jewish American man?

Why aren't they targeting the politicians who actually are supporting Netanyahu?

Oh yeah, that's right, because they are hateful cowards, that's why.

[hlthe2b]

3. Sadly, there was a segment on Morning Joe this morning addressing this and

it was handled very poorly. Several things were said that were unconscionable--essentially attacking Wiener for his own targeting. Scott Wiener was not there to address the mangled revisionist paraphrases of what he actually had said by two of the guests--and it was left to, of all people, famous Boston columnist, Mike Barnicle, to try to "clean it up," with Mika remaining mute.

Ironically, one of those guests is one I had admired in the past on other stories and other issues, but it was disgusting. I won't name either as I don't want to discuss further with anyone who didn't hear what was actually said.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. An appropriate response

Bigotry is wrong no matter who it's directed against.

[Cha]

5. TY and Connie Chan! ☮️💙🕊️