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Pelosi Hearts Leno

Brock Keeling — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:48:39 GMT

Before entering a voguing competition (we can only assume) to the sounds of Seal at Saturday night's Black & White Ball, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced her endorsement for Assemblyman Mark Leno. Much to no one's surprise.

Poor incumbent Migden. Won't someone please show her some love?!

Anyway, it looks like Leno, for better or for worse, might be voted "most popular" after tomorrow's votes are finally counted. If you recall, this race has, by all reports, "fueled tension in San Francisco's gay community" because--get this!--both Migden and Leno are queer. Zoinks. But we ask you, homosexual readers, have you gotten into slap fights with other gays over this race? Because, really: not so much.

Montag Supports McCain, Morgan Not Moved

Brock Keeling — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:42:41 GMT

The Hills' slut, Heidi Montag, has come out as a staunch supporter of Senator John McCain for Prez. While this has shocked (shocked!) Hollywood to its core, and some are saying it's a reverse-psychology-ish inside job, any refugee familiar with Laguna Beach (or Laguna Beach) wouldn't be surprised. That's how folks roll in OC.

For a real-life republican's insight, we went to our favorite blog/future drinking buddy to the right, former KSFO talk show host Melanie Morgan.

Huh? We are all supposed to care whether a Hollywood actress endorses McCain or not.
BTW, who IS Heidi Montag, and who watches "The Hills"?

Don't misunderstand, I'm not trying to disparage a young Republican in the making.

I know it took some guts for her to come 'out' against the Liberal hegemony of Hollywood, but honestly! Americans can think for ourselves.

Well put, Mel.

Oh, and political differences aside, we will continue to watch The Hills. Alas.

Mayor Newsom Endorses Mark Leno

Brock Keeling — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:51:21 GMT

After Carole Migden won the endorsement of the Harvey Milk Club, things were looking grim for Assemblyman Mark Leno. But today Gavin Newsom shined his megawatt charm over in Leno's direction today, endorsing his bid for a state Senate seat. According to the B.A.R., " Newsom [is] expected to publicly endorse Leno Wednesday night at the Herbst Theatre during a special screening of Pursuit of Equality..."

Leno is trying to dethrone state Senator Carole Migden from her Third District seat. The two bent lawmakers will go head to head during the June 3 primary. (Another election? Oh man.) San Francisco Police Commissioner Joseph Alioto Veronese and former state Assemblyman Joe Nation (who, it seems, just entered the race last Saturday) will also make an attempt to steal the seat, but neither candidate is expected to win.

Image credit: B.A.R. / Rick Gerharter