A monthslong analysis by Mission Local, in collaboration with The Guardian and other outlets, reveals a significant influence of tech billionaire-funded groups on San Francisco's political landscape. These groups, described as a vast network of 'gray money', are reportedly spending millions to sway the city's politics towards a more moderate, if not rightward, direction. This shift is attributed to the dissatisfaction with current progressive governance, which some critics argue has failed to effectively address issues like homelessness, drug abuse, and housing costs. The analysis, based on campaign finance filings and tax returns, uncovers the strategic financing of candidates and campaigns by these wealthy tech executives. Amidst this political tug-of-war, a new slate of public pressure groups financing candidates and campaigns with millions has emerged, urging progressives to propose viable solutions to the city's challenges rather than painting their opponents with a broad brush.
SF leftists think the normie Dem rebellion in S.F. is downstream of money. The reality is both the money and the explosion of centrist PACs is a result of failed progressive governance. https://t.co/UBncw19Y7V
I would rather be MAGA than a retard moderate or racist left wing lunatic in San Francisco. SF voters have no right to look down on Republicans or Trump supporters. Look at the place. https://t.co/2RK7KMzUsr
Inside tech billionaires’ push to reshape San Francisco politics: ‘a hostile takeover’ https://t.co/Pc1BcWB78l
Important story and must-read for Californians: Centrist groups say they want to save San Francisco. Progressives see a hostile takeover. - POLITICO @JeremyBWhite https://t.co/DFXRbreFy5
.@MLNow and @guardian have a big piece today on the big-money-funded groups trying to push SF to the right: https://t.co/iOEshpuvKH
There is a pretty cool interactive chart showing money flowing into various campaigns and orgs in SF that @MLNow put together here: https://t.co/U3maNZu5IN
San Francisco is a place where you can run a blockchain-based airbnb clone for kinky people, self identify as a “founder” in your twitter bio, and still rail against “tech bros.” https://t.co/exfETE7pqA
Candidates to control San Francisco’s Democratic Party are raising huge sums from developers, labor unions, wealthy tech execs and other special interests. Patrick Ford, the new political watchdog of San Francisco, is not a fan. https://t.co/thvWzeach1
An honest look at SF campaign $$ would look at both sides. The far left has slum lords, wealthy property heirs & woke billionaires who live behind private security while funding abolish the police. The rival moderate "tech money" side features a few self-made business leaders.
An honest look at campaign SF campaign $$ would look at both sides. The far left has slum lords, wealthy property heirs & woke billionaires who live behind private security while funding abolish the police. The mods have the "tech money" of a few self-made business leaders.
The way for progressives to keep tech billionaires from taking control of SF government isn’t by trying to paint them as right wing fascists, it’s by proposing better plans than their opponents to address challenges of homelessness, drugs, housing costs, etc impacting the city
A new slate of public pressure groups has emerged in San Francisco, financing candidates & campaigns w/millions. One consultant’s assessment of the groups’ priorities: “You take social issues off the table, & that’s a Republican agenda.” via @jrivanob https://t.co/FzP5lAFOI8
The recent wave of hysterical “SF is going right wing bc of tech money” news carefully avoids any actual policies they want, which are scary ideas like… more responsive public safety? Building housing to lower costs? Portugal-style interventions to help the addicted? Oh no…
Opinion: Arizona's extremists are on the right. San Francisco's are on the left. But political moderates hold the key to throwing both out of power. https://t.co/bgyyM3R6jO
Can’t wait to read this rant again once it’s bound and published. San Francisco’s progressive institutions - local media, Board of Supervisors, activist judges, bureaucrats and current candidates - are so far left that they think normal Democrats are Republicans. Vote them out. https://t.co/h9eNdDl2WY https://t.co/rfqbaOmAjA
NEW: A monthslong Mission Local analysis of campaign finance filings, tax returns & more details the vast network of big money groups seeking to remake San Francisco. Millions are spent, much of it tech money. Explore for yourself. via @WillJarrettData https://t.co/gJ2Rg3BUtD
That 'loosely-knit' network of SF 'moderates' you've heard about? It's really an interlocking gray money network fueled by tech billionaires seeking to turn the city's politics sharply rightward. @WillJarrettData & I lay it all out for @guardian & @MLNow https://t.co/WXkbx3IXk8
San Francisco is basically a city-scaled version of a rich kid who is dependent on daddy's money and so utterly hates daddy and themselves, so they turn to radical politics, crime and drugs in futile rebellion. https://t.co/MhnU9nRvte
You’re rooting for San Francisco? Left wing capital of America? Goofball. https://t.co/yTgjP2SJbP