Pelosi, who has endorsed Assemblymember David Chiu — wait, let me correct that — who has endorsed San Francisco Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres — the reporting centers on her stated views of three candidates: Assemblymember Matt Haney, state Senator Scott Wiener, and progressive organizer Saikat Chakrabarti, as well as her publicly stated support for Supervisor Connie Chan.
The SFist report, published May 27, focuses on Pelosi's first substantive public comments about Wiener and Chakrabarti. Her characterization of Chakrabarti centered on his lack of prior elected office — the same legislative track record she cited favorably in Wiener's case, according to the piece. Pelosi's stated rationale for backing Chan, according to the report, emphasized Chan's role as a mother.
Chakrabarti is also a parent, a detail the SFist piece does not appear to address directly.
Pelosi's relationship with Wiener has been the subject of speculation since he entered the race without what sources close to the former speaker described as her prior blessing. Pelosi has not publicly addressed that characterization.
The comments landed one week before voters head to the polls. California's top-two primary system means the June 3 results will determine which two candidates advance to November, regardless of party. Current polling shows a competitive field with no candidate consolidating a commanding lead.
Watch for: June 3 primary results and whether Pelosi makes additional public statements before election day.