California: Steve Francis

Wed, 06/04/2008 - 00:55

Sanders claims victory in San Diego mayor's race

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders has declared victory in his race against challenger Steve Francis, avoiding a November runoff against the fellow Republican.

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Tue, 06/03/2008 - 18:43

Sanders looks to avoid runoff after San Diego mayor’s primary

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

The heated San Diego mayoral primary rumbled to an end today, with voters in the city heading to the polls to choose between incumbent Jerry Sanders and his Republican challenger Steve Francis.

Polls conducted in the days leading up to the primary show Sanders, a former city police chief, in the low 40 percent range, with Francis, a wealthy businessman, receiving in the mid 30 percent range. Either candidate will need to win 50 percent of the votes to avoid a November runoff between the two.

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Thu, 05/22/2008 - 14:40

San Diego mayoral candidate Francis rolls out union nods

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis has won the endorsements of the Cement Masons Local 500/Area 744 and the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers, Local #5.

“We believe that Mr. Francis will make a difference for the working community of the City of San Diego," said Jamie Barton of the Cement Masons Local 500/Area 744.

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Wed, 05/21/2008 - 15:54

Sanders ad: Francis plays 'shell game'

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders is out with the first television advertisement in his reelection campaign, a hard hitting spot that aims to paint primary opponent and fellow Republican Steve Francis as a disingenuous political figure.

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 13:30

Sanders wins Union-Tribune endorsement

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, facing a June 3 primary challenge from fellow Republican Steve Francis, has won the endorsement of the San Diego Union Tribune.

“The question for voters on June 3 is whether Sanders is making enough progress to merit a second term. The answer, in our view, is an unhesitating Yes,” the paper said.

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Tue, 05/20/2008 - 12:55

Sanders, Francis trade blows over Bush-focused mailer in San Diego mayor's race

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

San Diego mayoral candidate Steve Francis is attempting to tie Republican incumbent Jerry Sanders to President Bush in a new mailer hitting San Diego mailboxes two weeks ahead of the June 3 primary.

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Thu, 05/08/2008 - 13:27

Francis unveils labor support in San Diego mayoral run

By Alex Isenstadt, Politicker.com Reporter

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Thu, 05/01/2008 - 11:06

San Diego mayor's race is staying loud yet trying to be cordial

By David Finnigan

A Wednesday evening debate between millionaire businessman Steve Francis and San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders ended with them actually shaking hands, compared to their previous debate in which the incumbent refused to offer that gesture.

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