Scott Wiener
Coverage of Scott Wiener in the Nexus archive.
- Peter Beinart says Scott Wiener bailed rather than discuss Trans March, views on Israel
Peter Beinart accused Scott Wiener of avoiding a discussion about the Trans March and his views on Israel. Beinart is described as a journalist and commentator on the Middle East conflict.
- Gaza protests against two Democrats spark outcry and debate on tactics
Protests against California state senator Scott Wiener and New York congressman Dan Goldman over their positions on Israel’s war on Gaza have intensified, highlighting the Israel-Palestine conflict’s influence on US elections and sparking debate about protest tactics. A group confronted Wiener at a trans pride march in San Francisco, forcing him to leave the event.
- Opinion: San Francisco’s left has a growing antisemitism problem
Scott Wiener was excluded from the Trans March, with opponents citing his policies but the article attributing the exclusion to antisemitism due to his Jewish identity. The article claims San Francisco’s left is facing a growing antisemitism problem.
- Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California senate committee
A bill to ban sex offenders from running for office failed in the California Senate committee. State Sen. Scott Wiener voted against AB 2753, which was defeated with a 2-1-2 committee vote.
- Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California senate committee
A bill to ban sex offenders from running for office failed in the California Senate committee. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) voted against AB 2753, which received a 2-1-2 vote in committee.
- Scott Wiener accused of pushing for exceptions in bill allowing sex offenders to serve in office
Scott Wiener is accused of advocating for exceptions in a bill that would allow sex offenders to hold elected office. Critics claim crimes against children would be exempt from a law banning sex felony offenders from such positions.
- US Jewish, LGBTQ groups denounce Pride harassment of Jewish politician Scott Wiener
US Jewish and LGBTQ groups have condemned harassment faced by Jewish politician Scott Wiener at a trans event, where a gay congressional candidate was targeted by anti-Zionists. The incident has heightened tensions on the left regarding Israel and antisemitism.
- The roasting of Weiner: Scott Wiener and antisemitism among Democrats
Scott Wiener was harassed twice in San Francisco by activists who confronted him in an aggressive and frightening manner.
- Scott Wiener got heckled at the Trans March. Then he got a ton of donations
Scott Wiener was heckled at the Trans March but received a significant number of donations afterward. Mayor Daniel Lurie is choosing not to spend political capital on the congressional race.
- Pro-Israel Democrat California state senator heckled at Trans March over Gaza, ‘We f---ing hate you’
California state Sen. Scott Wiener was heckled by demonstrators at San Francisco's Trans March in Dolores Park over his stance on Israel and Gaza. Protesters accused him of betraying the LGBT community and used profanity-laced messages, forcing him to leave the event. Wiener stated this was the first time in 22 years he did not participate in the Trans March.
- California Democrat driven from LGBTQ event ‘for being terrible on Gaza'
California State Senator Scott Wiener was chased out of a transgender community march in San Francisco for his alleged pro-Israel stance. A video showed him being insulted by a crowd, and he stated the intimidation forced him to leave the event. The incident followed a previous confrontation with an anti-Zionist activist.
- Progressive Jewish US lawmaker chased from transgender event, accused of ‘genocide’
Scott Wiener, a trans advocate who accused Israel of genocide, was chased from an LGBTQ event. The incident is linked to recent events in Democratic Party politics.
- Pelosi’s heir apparent Scott Wiener breaks silence on ‘vile’ attacks by San Francisco activists
Scott Wiener, the potential heir to Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, addressed confrontations with pro-Palestinian protesters in San Francisco who criticized his record on Israel. He broke his silence on the incidents, which involved activists labeling the encounters 'vile.'
- Pro-Transgender Candidate Is Chased From a Trans Rights Event Over Gaza
A pro-transgender candidate was chased from a trans rights event over Gaza. Scott Wiener was in San Francisco last year.
- California state senator running to succeed Pelosi calls out ‘harassment’ at trans march
California state senator Scott Wiener, who is running to succeed former House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, reported being harassed, threatened, and physically intimidated at a transgender rights march in San Francisco.
- Scott Wiener gets booed, chased from SF Trans March over past Israel support
Scott Wiener was booed and chased from the SF Trans March due to his past support for Israel. Attendees of the SF Pride event have a history of protesting public officials, and this was not the first time Wiener faced such treatment at the annual march.
- Scott Wiener was chased out of the Trans March. He’s not the only one.
Participants in San Francisco's Trans March drove off state Sen. Scott Wiener. Other officials have faced similar treatment since 2016.
- Humiliation for would-be Pelosi successor Scott Wiener as he’s chased from SF Trans March
Scott Wiener was chased from the SF Trans March, as described in the article about a would-be Pelosi successor facing public humiliation in San Francisco.
- $211 per vote: How Saikat Chakrabarti spent $8.8M on his congressional run
Saikat Chakrabarti spent $8.8 million on his congressional run, averaging $211 per vote, significantly more than Connie Chan's $25.09 and Scott Wiener's $61.24 per vote.
- MAGA comedian Rob Schneider offers to pay fines for Giants players over Pride protest
Four members of the San Francisco Giants' pitching staff refused to fully participate in the team's Pride Night. Comedian Rob Schneider has offered to pay any fines the players might face. Democratic State Sen. Scott Wiener, Vice President JD Vance, and GOP Sen. Josh Hawley have commented on the situation.
- 'Trump won': VP JD Vance criticizes Giants' Pride Night controversy, Sen. Scott Wiener responds
VP JD Vance criticized MLB's warnings to three Giants players who wrote Bible verses on their hats. State Senator Scott Wiener responded.
- Right-wing loons can’t quit Scott Wiener
The article discusses the toxic yet symbiotic relationship between San Francisco’s congressman Scott Wiener and reactionary national media. It highlights that right-wing critics continue to engage with Wiener despite the negative dynamic.
- For months, Wiener had a clear path to Congress. Now, not so much
Scott Wiener was the frontrunner to fill Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat, but recent primary voter data indicates Connie Chan now has a chance. The race for the seat has become more competitive.
- Hasan Piker claims California wants 'homo-fascism' after his favored candidate loses to gay progressive
Hasan Piker, a left-wing Twitch streamer, accused California liberals of seeking 'homo-fascism' after his preferred candidate, Saikat Chakrabarti, lost a primary race to gay state senator Scott Wiener. Piker criticized California for prioritizing LGBTQ and abortion rights while neglecting issues like homelessness and housing costs, and alleged Wiener insincerely supported Israel's genocide claim to win.
- Porn-obsessed Hasan Piker goes on shocking homophobic rant after Scott Wiener wins SF congressional primary
Hasan Piker made a homophobic rant following Scott Wiener's victory in the San Francisco congressional primary. Wiener is the frontrunner to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
- Chakrabarti bows out of race to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress
Saikat Chakrabarti, a tech entrepreneur, withdrew from the race for Nancy Pelosi's U.S. Congressional District 11 seat. He congratulated Scott Wiener and Connie Chan on their election victories.
- Chan, Wiener face off for Pelosi House seat in San Francisco
California state Sen. Scott Wiener (D) and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan (D) advanced in Tuesday’s primary and will compete for the retiring House seat representing San Francisco in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. They defeated nine other candidates.
- ‘Lefty Jew’ who accused Israel of genocide advances in San Francisco congressional primary
Scott Wiener and Connie Chan will face off in November after a congressional primary in San Francisco. A former aide to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, backed by anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker, did not advance. Nancy Pelosi endorsed Chan for the seat.
- Wiener and Chan Will Face Off in House Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi
State Senator Scott Wiener and Chan are competing in a congressional House race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. The race is for San Francisco's main congressional seat.
- Establishment Dems Stave Off the Left in Key California Congressional Primaries
Establishment Democrats in California congressional primaries secured victories over progressive challengers in key races, including Scott Wiener in San Francisco and Jimmy Gomez in Los Angeles. Progressive candidates like Saikat Chakrabarti and Angela Gonzales-Torres were excluded from November general elections, while Justice Democrats, a progressive group, achieved a win in New Jersey but faced setbacks in California.
- Scott Wiener, Connie Chan lead race for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco House seat
Scott Wiener and Connie Chan are leading the race for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco House seat, with Wiener at 41.3% and Chan at 28.6% of the vote, requiring a November runoff. Pelosi endorsed Chan to succeed her in the race.
- Scott Wiener wins big in primary, promises to fight ‘disaster of a regime’ in Congress
Scott Wiener secured a significant lead in the primary race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi. He pledged to challenge what he described as a 'disaster of a regime' in Congress.
- Scott Wiener Advances in House Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi
State Senator Scott Wiener is advancing in the congressional race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. He is campaigning in San Francisco for the main congressional seat.
- State Sen. Scott Wiener advances to general election in race to succeed Pelosi in Congress, CBS News projects
State Sen. Scott Wiener is projected to advance to the general election in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California's 11th Congressional District, according to CBS News. Voters in San Francisco are credited with advancing Wiener in this race. The other candidate to advance has not yet been projected.
- Scott Wiener claims victory in San Francisco’s bitter Nancy Pelosi succession battle
Scott Wiener led early returns in San Francisco's primary contest to replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress, securing 43.4% of votes. Candidates Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti trailed behind him.
- Who will win Nancy Pelosi's in Congress? -- Live updates
The June 2 primary election for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat had four candidates, with two frontrunners emerging to compete in November. State Senator Scott Wiener is one of the candidates vying to replace Pelosi.
- Who’s progressive enough to succeed Pelosi? Today, Chan and Chakrabarti fight for second
State Sen. Scott Wiener leads in polls for the progressive leadership race, with Chan and Chakrabarti trailing behind. The article highlights the competition between the candidates for the second position.
- S.F.’s congressional candidates want more housing. Here’s how they’d build it.
San Francisco’s congressional candidates Scott Wiener, Saikat Chakrabarti, and Connie Chan discuss housing regulation approaches, with Wiener and Chakrabarti aligning on similar policies while Chan offers a different strategy.
- Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her
Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan in the Democratic primary to succeed her in Congress, citing Chan's understanding of San Francisco's values and communities. Chan is competing against state Sen. Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti in the open primary election on June 2. Pelosi's endorsement is likely to boost Chan's fundraising efforts.
- Pelosi intervenes in Democratic race to succeed her
Nancy Pelosi endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to succeed her in Congress, citing Chan's understanding of San Francisco's values and communities. Chan is competing in a Democratic primary against state Sen. Scott Wiener and Saikat Chakrabarti. The primary election will take place on June 2.