Hertzberg vs Villaraigosa? Duh!

The Los Angeles Times issued its "endorsement" more than two weeks before the March 8 Mayoral Primary election: They want to see a runoff between Bob Hertzberg and Antonio Villaraigosa, saying that "[t]he two former state Assembly speakers, who once shared a Sacramento apartment, are credible candidates who offer compelling visions for the city's future." All I can say to that is "Duh!" The Times last week enumerated the many reasons James Hahn should not be mayor, and others have also pointed out even more. Everyone I know wants either Villaraigosa or Hertzberg to be the next Mayor of Los Angeles, the problem is that only the top 2 finishers get into the May 17 Mayoral General Election. And Hahn has shown us before (in 2001) that he will do whatever it takes to come from behind and win; he has never lost an election. The incumbent mayor is definitely sinking while Hertzberg is surging, but will it be enough to leave us with a choice of the two best candidates?