San Diego County’s April 8 special election for the District 1 County Supervisor seat is exposing deep cracks in the Democratic Party—and a divided left could open the door for Republican John McCann, the mayor of Chula Vista.
Amy Reichert’s commentary in The San Diego Union-Tribune:
“The latest skirmish in this battle is a full-scale labor war, splitting unions and exposing a Democrat-on-Democrat showdown. The battle lines are drawn: SEIU Local 221 has thrown its weight behind Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, while Laborers International Local 89 is standing firm with San Diego Councilmember Vivian Moreno. This isn’t just a contest of candidates — it’s a fracture in the Democratic coalition that could reshape the entire county’s future.”
To read what’s at stake, click to the SDUT article.