Scott Wiener, looking to succeed Pelosi, balances progressive politics with Jewish allyship

Potential Pelosi Successor Pushed A Bill So Woke, Even The New York Times Has Doubts

California State Senator Scott Wiener, who last week announced his campaign to replace former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has such a controversial legislative record, even the New York Times is taking notice.A recent New York Times Magazine report on Los Angeles’ underage sex trafficking epidemic attributed the problem in large part to a law that barred police officers from detaining loitering women they suspected were minors being sex trafficke…

Scott Wiener, looking to succeed Pelosi, balances progressive politics with Jewish allyship

Scott Wiener, a veteran California state senator from San Francisco, has long coupled his lifelong support for Israel with vocal opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right members of his governing coalition. Now, the 55-year-old Jewish Democrat finds himself navigating delicate political terrain as he balances those competing views while mounting a new campaign to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in the Bay Area congre…

Possible Pelosi Successor Advocates for Controversial Bill That Raises Eyebrows Even at The New York Times

California State Senator Scott Wiener has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. His campaign is already stirring controversy, drawing attention from major media outlets, including the New York Times. Wiener is known for his progressive stance on various issues, but a recent law he championed has raised eyebrows. ...

California Jewish caucus co-chair announces congressional bid in Pelosi’s district – The American Israelite Newspaper

Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Pax Ahimsa Gethen via Wikimedia CommonsScott Wiener, a California state senator, speaks at a rally in San Francisco, Calif., June 23, 2018 (JNS) — Scott Wiener, a Democratic state senator who co-chairs the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, announced his intention to run for the congressional seat long held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who has not said yet if she plans to seek reelection. In a video he relea…