It seems like he's going for a kind of anti-establishment, "I'm gonna listen to others because I have to rather than bringing my own pre-formed agenda" thing. The problem, as you point out, is that "I don't actually know anything about being a mayor or running a large organization" isn't much of a unique value proposition. I mean, *I* don't know much about those things; why not elect me?

Seems like he would have to articulate some clear vision, or bring a strong grassroots coalition, or something like that - he needs to being *something*. Well, there are half a dozen other choices.

And Jesse. Oh, Jesse. What an ass. But, in truth, I'm tempted to vote for him. He'd be half a disaster - but the way City Council's halfheartedly tackled Portland's problems, the "fuck you, do your job" vote seems kind of attractive. And I don't need to worry that he's selling us out to the wealthy.