"Wiener later told reporters that he wished he'd had time to describe his more nuanced position on Isreael and Gaza: He said he opposes any sale of US offensive weapons to Israel, opposed the invasion of Gaza, finds the Netanyahu Administration terrible, and supports a two-state solution. But the picture of him refusing to take a stand will linger throughout the campaign."
"Scott Wiener is running as a mainstream Democrat whose message is "I can get things done." Over and over, Wiener talked about how he's found ways to get bills passed. He spent much of his closing remarks praising Rep. Nancy Pelosi, saying she "woke up every day thinking about how to help San Francisco." (I don't know what Pelosi thinks, but I suspect that for much of her career as speaker, she thought about what she could do not for San Francisco but for the national Democratic Party.)"
A photo captured State Sen. Scott Wiener refusing to answer whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza during a lightning-round yes/no sign question. Saikat Chakrabarti and Sup. Connie Chan held up "yes" signs while Wiener lowered his sign and declined to take a stand. Many audience members reacted with outrage. Wiener later said he wished he'd had time to explain his nuanced position: opposing US offensive arms sales to Israel, opposing the invasion of Gaza, criticizing the Netanyahu administration, and supporting a two-state solution. Wiener presents himself as a mainstream Democrat emphasizing legislative accomplishments and continuity with Nancy Pelosi, criticizing opponent Chakrabarti's proposals as unrealistic.
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