Mayor McDreamy

San Francisco is on its way to breaking its own record for murders in a year, which was set last year when 96 people were killed. According to a story in the San Franscisco Chronicle, a couple years ago, during one particularly violent streak, Mayor Gavin Newsom went on a talk radio show and said that if things didn't start to get better:

"I'll tell you what," Newsom said, "...begin the campaign to recall me. And you know what? I may be right there as a co-signer of that effort."

Clearly, he was speaking from a very emotional place, a place that most seasoned politicians are able to keep in check.

I realize it wouldn't really do anything to alleviate this incredible surge in violent crime and murder that we've been experiencing in the past couple years, but it would be nice if we had a mayor, currently or the next mayor, who would put his responsibility for public safety in such stark terms.

(edited to add)Daily News columnist Jill Porter would have the mayor do even more.