So, is there a special form of flop sweat that comes with sycophancy?

That said….i think one reason we’ve had so many one-term Mayors in Seattle is that there isn’t a clear set of goals that separates “stand pats” and “progressives,” nor a space where they both agree that we would call a policy and/or belief “floor.”

Did you expect him to NOT attempt to shit the bed? He’s been half past angry since August, and if anybody is willing to interview him or make him a talking head / opinion provider the next few years, he’ll still have the sediments of rage to dribble out.

One of the first things I was taught when I got serious with politics is "meet people where they are."

The voters of New York City are making quite clear where they are.

If you aren't meeting people where you are, deal with the difficulty (and I know how tough it can be) or GET OUT OF THE WAY.