09157. THE 1987 SAN FRANCISCO MAYORAL ELECTION. Analyzes the outcome of the 1987 mayoral race with a focus on run-off candidates Art Agnos and John Molinari. Concludes that Agnos' saavy in capitalizing on Molinari's attacks (both against Agnos and Boas) and Molinari,s failure to paint a clear picture of his stance on the issues were decisive factors in the outcome of the election. 5p. 12f. 12b.