Congressional campaign

Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot that parodied rival Connie Chan. This action sparked a rebuke from Pelosi, demonstrating the sensitive issues politicians navigate when utilizing AI technology.

Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot that parodied rival Connie Chan. This action prompted a rebuke from Pelosi, highlighting the difficulties politicians face when utilizing AI tools.

Ian Krager, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s communications director, will become Supervisor Connie Chan’s congressional campaign communications director beginning Aug. 1. Political consultants describe the move as a strategic development.

Ex-commissioners fear City Hall will pack a watchdog group with loyalists. AI workers are using tokens to support Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign, and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood’s grocery bill remains active.

Scott Wiener leads the fundraising race to succeed Pelosi, while Connie Chan is gaining momentum. Wiener's campaign received increased contributions following the Trans March, and Chan received support from Pelosi.

Chan raised $100,000 from a Pelosi event for her congressional campaign, bringing her total fundraising to nearly $630,000 since April. She is seeking to succeed the speaker emerita.

Political strategist Daniel Moraff, part of the socialist champagne duo, recruited and failed to properly vet Graham Platner. Moraff was removed from a Congressional campaign due to sexual misconduct accusations from three women.