An excellent report in this morning's paper about the Mayor and his struggles of late. One quote was the most disturbing:
"The challenge won't come from people who think I'm ineffective, but from people who think I'm too effective at things they disagree with."
The Mayor sees the potential political challenges as a compliment. His ego is getting in the way. By admitting that he's effective at getting his way, he's losing the support of those he needs the most.
Responding to comments that he looks down at those that don't see an issue his way, the Mayor said:
"...If it's an issue I care enough about, I've got a well-developed point of view on it. I believe in my point of view. I'm scratching my head and thinking, 'How can they disagree with that beautiful argument?' (But) I try not to stew over it."
Now that's a Mayor everyone can get behind, right? I mean, doesn't everyone want a mayor that thinks your opinion doesn't count, but takes it as a compliment, making his idea all that much better?