Ah, endorsements—where political alliances are wrapped in a warm, fuzzy blanket of “concern for the people.” Let’s take a closer look at this one.

Jackie Ledin, one of the signers, just so happens to be the wife of City Councilor Nick Ledin—a proud card-carrying member of the Rubber Stamp Committee, where the only thing faster than his “yes” vote is the time it takes for him to text the mayor for approval. So, let’s not pretend there’s any objectivity here.

Then we’ve got Lynn Wohlwend Professor in Writing Studies, an anti-NTEC professor who has been quoted in the exact same articles as Jenny’s husband, Mayor Jim Paine—which, let’s be honest, makes this whole endorsement read more like an inside job than an independent opinion.

Now, about Jenny—sure, she’s passionate. She’ll stay up all night reading and researching, which is great, but let’s hope that research goes beyond her Femininist Justice League on Facebook. She’ll “listen to concerns, call experts, and guide you to the right resources.” That’s nice, but is she calling experts or just the same politically connected crew that wrote this endorsement?

Look, we all want leaders who stand up for what’s right and put residents first, but let’s not act like this isn’t a well-orchestrated nod from the mayor’s inner circle. If you like political dynasties and closed-door deals, this endorsement’s for you. If you want real independence? Might want to look elsewhere.