The question is

What niche does a Riley-for-mayor campaign aspire to fill in the political power landscape? Adrastos posits that it will at least be seen as a Nagin continuation for the most part. On its face, it seems like the sitting police chief would be at a serious political disadvantage in an election where the failings of that department loom as a central issue. So I'm wondering what else is going on. And, no, I don't accept, "Riley is just delusional" as an explanation.

Also, speaking of the mayor's race, E has his latest comprehensive handicapping of the potential candidates up. It's a must-read if you haven't been following it.

Also also, today E adds,

a reader wrote in to suggest that I'd been too hasty to remove trumpeter Irvin Mayfield from the list of potential contenders. This is probably right. He should be on there. It's hard to gauge where he'd fall on that list. People love Irvin Mayfield but I kind of doubt people will love him in politics.

My hunch is he's not as hot for a political career as the rumor mill suggests. BUT if there's any candidate out there who fits the Nagin (circa 2002) profile it's Mayfield. A much better choice than Riley to fill the Nagin niche.