Scott Wiener
Coverage of Scott Wiener in the Nexus archive.
- How San Francisco’s ridiculous housing prices are defining the race to replace Pelosi
The race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco is between Connie Chan and Scott Wiener, with the central conflict being housing and urban development. Although both candidates agree that affordability is a top issue for San Franciscans, they differ profoundly on how state and federal governments should address the shortage of housing.
- Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat
Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot that parodied rival Connie Chan. This action sparked a rebuke from Pelosi, demonstrating the sensitive issues politicians navigate when utilizing AI technology.
- Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat
Scott Wiener's congressional campaign launched a chatbot that parodied rival Connie Chan. This action prompted a rebuke from Pelosi, highlighting the difficulties politicians face when utilizing AI tools.
- ‘Apologize and take it down’: Scott Wiener pulls the plug on his Connie Chan AI chatbot
Scott Wiener decided to discontinue his AI chatbot named Connie Chan. This decision came after several people suggested that the best course of action would be for him to apologize and take down the bot.
- Wiener built an AI chatbot to mock Chan’s politics. Pelosi says it’s ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’
Scott Wiener created an AI chatbot designed to mock Connie Chan’s politics. Pelosi labeled this mockery as ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’. This personal confrontation takes place amid a race between Scott Wiener and Connie Chan for the opportunity to succeed Pelosi in Congress.
- Inside the little-known political account bankrolling Matt Dorsey
A political account is funding Matt Dorsey. Scott Wiener's AI bot impersonating Connie Chan has led to accusations of sexism and racism.
- Scott Wiener launches Connie Chan chatbot
State Sen. Scott Wiener has launched an AI chatbot parody of his opponent, SF Supervisor Connie Chan. The chatbot, ConnieChan.ai, is designed to refuse any requests made to it.
- Meet the Congress candidates: What is your top priority?
The two remaining Congressional candidates, Connie Chan and Scott Wiener, share their top priorities if elected. The article focuses on their responses to the question about their primary focus in office.
- Wiener and Chan have a tight race for Congress, polls show
New polling data indicates a close race between State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress. The race is described as tight based on recent polls.
- 'It's Not Safe:' Immigrants warned about ICE agents at airports across country
State Senator Scott Wiener has urged immigrants with uncertain immigration status to avoid air travel due to recent ICE arrests at airports, including San Francisco International Airport. ICE operations have increased arrests and deportations at multiple airports nationwide.
- Dolores Huerta’s endorsement of Scott Wiener surprises Connie Chan’s allies
Dolores Huerta, a longtime United Farm Workers leader, endorsed Scott Wiener, which surprised supporters of Connie Chan. Chan's allies, who view her as 'labor’s candidate,' had hoped for a co-endorsement from Huerta.
- Nancy Pelosi’s Pick for SF House Seat Takes Anti-AIPAC Pledge
Nancy Pelosi's preferred successor for her San Francisco congressional seat, Connie Chan, has pledged to support an arms embargo on Israel and received an endorsement from Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption. Chan faces state Sen. Scott Wiener in a runoff after both advanced from the primary, with TrackAIPAC shifting support to Chan following her opponent's defeat.
- Ex-commissioners fear City Hall will pack watchdog group with loyalists
Ex-commissioners fear City Hall will pack a watchdog group with loyalists. AI workers are using tokens to support Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign, and Supervisor Bilal Mahmood’s grocery bill remains active.
- Scott Wiener cashes in after humiliating video being chased from San Francisco trans march
Scott Wiener was chased from a San Francisco trans march in a humiliating incident captured on video. The Gaza confrontation marked the latest twist in Wiener's evolving position on the Israel-Hamas war.
- Scott Wiener leads money race to succeed Pelosi, but Connie Chan picking up speed
Scott Wiener leads the fundraising race to succeed Pelosi, while Connie Chan is gaining momentum. Wiener's campaign received increased contributions following the Trans March, and Chan received support from Pelosi.
- Jewish House Democrat recalls colleague saying there is no antisemitism because 'all the Jews are rich'
Rep. Becca Balint described a House Democratic colleague dismissing antisemitism by claiming 'all the Jews are rich.' Jewish Democrats, including Balint, express concerns about rising antisemitism and being excluded for supporting Israel, while advocating for a two-state solution and Palestinian rights.
- Figueroa: Gavin Newsom and Scott Wiener’s canyon of despair
The Figueroa Corridor in California is described as a notorious sex market where prostitutes gather nightly. The article links this area to Gavin Newsom and Scott Wiener, referring to it as their 'canyon of despair.'
- 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.