Marshawn Lynch Eyes Oakland Mayoral Run Amid Recall

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch has hinted at a potential run for mayor in his hometown of Oakland, California. On his podcast 'Politickin’', co-hosted with California Governor Gavin Newsom, Lynch discussed polling data showing his high favorability in Oakland, with 43% favorable ratings rising to 61% after people learned more about him. Lynch emphasized that any decision would involve consultation with his internal team and was not finalized. Oakland's current mayor, Sheng Thao, faces a recall election amid corruption allegations, while the city grapples with losing its major sports teams. Lynch's lack of political experience poses a challenge, but his popularity and Oakland roots could be advantageous. His potential candidacy has been met with encouragement from Newsom and his agent, Doug Hendrickson, who urged him to go 'Beast Mode' in the race.