Surprise

Check it out, New Orleans. Your alternative weekly does indeed have a pulse. In a staggering upset, the Gambit has decided not to endorse Forman. In its editorial, the Gambit takes such a dim view of Forman's candidacy that it looks like something that could have appeared on Moldy City.

Compare:

Moldy City on Sunday

It may seem naive to get so riled up about a politician's wildly exaggerated claims of accomplishment or vague attack ads. Fact is, I wouldn't with any other candidate (maybe Boulet). I'd point out the inaccuracies, but I wouldn't consider it a major issue. The difference is, Forman backers don't see him as a politician; they see him as a miracle worker. Guess he performed the minor miracle of being a demagogue without being a politician.

The Gambit writes (this week's Gambit not online yet) here

A city that is good for business works only when it is safe, has an infrastructure that is solidly built and well maintained and delivers fundamental services in a timely and cost-effective manner. Some candidates for mayor are campaigning as if they are running for savior - and many citizens are falling into the trap of expecting too much from our next mayor. We think it's time to get back to basics.

Ouch.