"Chan has a path to victory: She will have support from labor unions around the country, and will be able to raise all the money she needs. She would be the first immigrant and first Asian to represent San Francisco in Congress. As the threat of housing demolitions and small business displacement because of Wiener's legislation hits the Sunset and Richmond, the senator may lose popularity."
"Tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabarti is also in the race, and will run as a former AOC staffer-but his record of supporting the billionaire agenda locally is going to make it hard for him to win progressive votes. Both Chan and Wiener will oppose Trump, but all politics is local-and on zoning and demolitions, Wiener-who once thought he could walk his way into this seat-may be vulnerable. There's also the issue of Pelosi's endorsement. It's pretty clear at this point that she's not going to support Wiener. No way she supports Chakrabarti. If she supports Chan, that could be a game changer."
Connie Chan announced a run for Congress, positioning herself as an immigrant who supports working people and opposes allowing luxury developers to demolish rent-controlled housing. Chan emphasizes building ‘‘real affordable housing, not the Sacramento version that destroys our neighborhoods.’’ Chan appears to have strong backing from labor and fundraising capacity, and could become the first immigrant and first Asian to represent San Francisco in Congress. Rising concerns about housing demolitions and small business displacement under Senator Scott Wiener's legislation may erode his support, while endorsements from progressive figures and potential support from Nancy Pelosi could shape the race.
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