"A small van emblazoned with the message 'Saikat lives in Maryland!' has been seen parked around San Francisco, trolling House candidate Saikat Chakrabarti over a home that he purchased in Maryland in 2018, and declared his primary residence."
"Johnston was behind the 'Malibu Dan' nickname for Lurie, which was similarly meant to accuse him of carpetbagging and calling out the $15.5 million home Lurie purchased in Malibu's Point Dume in 2021."
"Wiener and a super-PAC that is backing him, called Abundant Future, have previously accused Chakrabarti of carpetbagging in his effort to swoop in and run for Nancy Pelosi's House seat."
A van with the message 'Saikat lives in Maryland!' has been spotted in San Francisco, targeting House candidate Saikat Chakrabarti. The van is reportedly registered to Conor Johnston, a former aide to Mayor London Breed and known political prankster. Johnston has not claimed responsibility, but his connection to Senator Scott Wiener, who is running against Chakrabarti, suggests a motive. This incident mirrors Johnston's previous negative campaigning tactics, including the 'Malibu Dan' nickname aimed at Daniel Lurie during the 2024 election cycle.
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