San Francisco's Mayoral Race Signals Shift from Progressive Politics

Once a liberal stronghold, San Francisco's political landscape is moving toward the center as voters react to crime, drug abuse, and pandemic recovery issues.

• Incumbent Mayor London Breed, seen as a centrist, leads the polls with 28% support, while progressive candidate Aaron Peskin lags at 12%.
• San Francisco has approved ballot measures to increase police surveillance and impose drug screenings for welfare recipients, reflecting a shift away from progressive policies.
• The city's slow recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a loss of trust in local leadership and a push for more moderate solutions.
• Wealthy tech executives and business owners are financially backing moderate candidates, further influencing the city's political direction.
• Peskin's campaign focuses on affordable housing and support for the working class, but his stance on zoning and neighborhood preservation has drawn mixed reactions.

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