[ihateittoo]

I believe he is not running this campaign to win, but to get ideas and issues on the table for discussion. I don't think this is a brash move, although I am surprised he didn't use his political capital to run for a ward seat again which he would definitely have a chance at winning.

This tells me that he does not wish to hold office any time soon; he is not satisfied in just being on the side lines and he wishes to be a part of the discussion in a formal way. Maybe even have some control over a few of the talking points which interest him politically. Steer the whole process a little. I don't think it's fair to say that he is playing at being the forever candidate that Baldasaro is. He is more involved in the current events and issues of the lower city. His political network is deeper and stronger. I think this move is calculated and must come with some deep consideration.

I don't expect a traditional campaign. He knows he is splitting the vote but maybe he will use this position to influence the left of centre candidates in particular issues. Maybe he will eventually throw his support to another candidate in order to mitigate vote splitting.

Any way let's see how it plays out.