The advantage with Hahn is he's basically a local hack. His political career pretty much ends either in two months, or four years from now. V is a strong and charistmatic type, better able to get things done (bad things), and has future prospects for Senator, Governor, etc... but if he loses again, his career is probably dead. Ergo, Hahn is the "best" choice. At least that's how I am thinking as of right now.
Not from what I have seen. He isn't going anywhere on a statewide basis. Who is the least bad choice? I don't have a clue. But then I don't vote in LA anymore. But absent some new powerful dynamic, H has to be toast. But then, no doubt some poll will pop up tomorrow showing it a close race just because I posted that. :)
It's too bad that Hertzberg didn't make the cut,, seeing someone try and split up the LAUSD would have been a sight to behold.