San Francisco’s political landscape just got a whole lot spicier, and we’re here for the drama. In a plot twist that sounds like it’s straight out of a Netflix political thriller, San Francisco County Sheriff Paul Miyamoto has decided to endorse Chad Bianco, a Republican gubernatorial candidate with some seriously controversial credentials.

The Unexpected Political Bromance

Let’s break this down: Bianco isn’t just your average Republican candidate. He’s a former Oath Keepers member - you know, that far-right militia group that’s been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The Southern Poverty Law Center has called them one of the largest anti-government groups in the U.S., and 17 of their members were indicted for the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Yikes.

From Militia to Gubernatorial Dreams

Bianco’s political journey is… complicated. He’s an unapologetic Trump supporter who famously posted on social media, “I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House”. With former Vice President Kamala Harris bowing out of the governor’s race, Bianco sees his moment to shine.

The Sheriff’s Surprising Stance

Miyamoto’s endorsement comes with a diplomatic spin: “Law enforcement is not defined by political parties, but grounded in a commitment to public safety”. Translation? Political lines are blurring, and Bay Area politics just got a whole lot more interesting.

If elected, Bianco would be the first Republican governor of California since Arnold Schwarzenegger - a prospect that’s got the political world buzzing and Bay Area progressives raising their eyebrows.