antidote

The little-known former Long Beach police chief came out of retirement to run for sheriff two years ago, positioning himself as the calm antidote to what he once described as the “dysfunction and chaos” of his predecessor, Alex Villanueva.

Garvey painted himself as an antidote to what he called California’s failed liberal leadership.

He is, according to the rambling narratives at his campaign stops, the antidote and protector of the working class.

“Not only is action the antidote to anxiety and despair, it really is truly making a difference.”

One night after the city’s spectacular baseball triumph and with a fraught election day looming, Gilmour’s songs and presence proved a perfect antidote to the external, a welcome humanity shining through every note.