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politics3 days ago•5 min saved

Viral Videos Push Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles Mayoral Bid

An AI-generated video that went viral has boosted Spencer Pratt's bid in the Los Angeles mayoral race, giving him momentum against Democrat Karen Bass amid a competitive primary that may proceed to a November runoff. While supporters point to online enthusiasm and even Trump’s nod, many Democrats caution online victories don’t equal votes. A Los Angeles Times poll shows Bass leading Pratt but with Raman close behind, and with mail voting underway to decide the June 2 primary.

via NBC News|

#ai-generated-video #karen-bass #los-angeles-mayoral-race

politics9 days ago•17 min saved

Spencer Pratt Signals Exit From Los Angeles If He Loses Mayoral Bid

Spencer Pratt, the Hills alum running for Los Angeles mayor, says he’ll move out of LA if he loses the June 2 primary or the November election, and would rebuild if he wins using funds from a lawsuit against Gavin Newsom’s state park after last year’s Palisades wildfire. His reality‑show bid centers on the Palisades fire response, with latest polls showing him neck‑and‑neck with Nithya Raman for a November spot behind front‑runner Karen Bass, and he recently hosted a fundraiser as cameras roll.

via Deadline|

#karen-bass #los-angeles-mayoral-election #nithya-raman

politics9 days ago•23 min saved

Spencer Pratt vows to move his family out of LA if he loses the mayor’s race

Spencer Pratt says he’ll relocate his family from Los Angeles if he loses the mayoral primary or general election, blaming the city’s homelessness and drug crisis; he also says he’d use funds from a lawsuit against the city’s water department to rebuild his home if he wins. Pratt is currently staying in a hotel, and polls show Bass leading while Pratt trails Raman in the June race.

via New York Post|

#karen-bass #la-mayoral-race #los-angeles

politics16 days ago•5 min saved

Spencer Pratt Promises Billionaire-Backed, AI-Driven LA Makeover in Independent Mayoral Bid

Spencer Pratt, running as an independent against Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, outlined an aggressive plan to “clean” LA streets—speeding housing permits with AI, aggressively enforcing laws, and courting billionaire backers to revive Hollywood—while proposing a CDC probe of homeless camps. Union groups launched attack ads branding him Republican, though he remains independent in the race. Polls and debate feedback show Pratt gaining some traction but Bass continuing to lead.

via New York Post|

#karen-bass #los-angeles #mayor-election

politics19 days ago•6 min saved

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate

Spencer Pratt delivered a combative, policy-light performance in a Los Angeles mayoral debate that earned praise from Democratic strategists and appears to be moving polling in his direction, with some analysts saying he could clear the June primary. The UCLA poll still shows Bass in the lead and a large share of voters undecided, while Pratt’s viral messaging focuses on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. Experts caution it’s early and question whether his approach can translate into governance.

via New York Post|

#debate #karen-bass #la-mayoral-race

politics20 days ago•6 min saved

L.A. Mayoral Showdown: Bass, Raman and Pratt Trade Barbs on Fire and Safety

During NBC4/Telemundo 52's Skirball Cultural Center debate, Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass, councilmember Nithya Raman and reality TV figure Spencer Pratt spar over the Palisades fire response, police staffing and disaster preparedness; Raman accuses Bass and Pratt of colluding against her, Pratt blames Bass for the fire, and Bass defends the city’s emergency readiness and police funding as the race heads toward the June primary and possible runoff.

via Los Angeles Times|

#karen-bass #la-mayoral-debate #los-angeles

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Raman Promises Hollywood-First LA With Expanded Film Credits and a Film Czar

LA mayoral contender Nithya Raman pledges to revive Hollywood in the city by pushing for expansive film tax credits at state and federal levels and appointing a dedicated film czar, arguing that production has fallen since 2018 and that stronger incentives would preserve jobs and support small businesses; she frames it as a bulwark against red tape and cites the incumbent’s slow moving approach as a contrast, with the campaign outlining the plan in a policy paper and highlighting her ties to the industry.

via Deadline|

#film-incentives #hollywood #los-angeles

politics3 months ago•12 min saved

Raman’s surprise challenge unsettles Bass in LA’s high-stakes mayoral race

A late-breaking challenge from Councilmember Nithya Raman against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass upends Los Angeles’s previously sluggish mayoral contest. Bass’s camp emphasizes her proven record on homelessness and public safety, while Raman touts urgent change and addresses long‑running city issues with a fresh, activist profile. The race features high‑profile endorsements dynamics, a mix of supporters from the left and center, and questions about Raman’s ability to scale a citywide campaign in three months, all set against LA’s ongoing wildfire memories, local crises, and a polarized national political backdrop. The outcome could hinge on whether voters prefer stability with caution or urgency for new leadership ahead of the June primary.

via Politico|

#karen-bass #la-mayor-race #los-angeles

california-politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Raman’s late bid reshapes LA’s mayoral race, echoing Mamdani’s ascent

Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and former ally of Mayor Karen Bass, announced a late bid to unseat Bass, sparking headlines and drawing comparisons to Zohran Mamdani as she builds a campaign on the fly. The move surprised Bass and many in City Hall, highlighting LA’s unusual pattern of incumbents facing councilmembers and testing Raman’s ability to translate her progressive record into a viable mayoral bid.

via Politico|

#california-politics #karen-bass #la-mayoral-race

local-politics3 months ago•9 min saved

Raman Enters LA Mayor’s Race, Upending Alliance with Bass

LA’s mayoral race takes a dramatic turn as Councilmember Nithya Raman, long allied with Mayor Karen Bass, challenges her bid. Raman’s left-leaning, DSA-backed stance on housing, social services and labor injects a new dynamic, potentially forcing a runoff and reframing debates around governance and budget amid ongoing scrutiny of Bass’s handling of the Palisades fire and related issues.

via latimes.com|

#homelessness #karen-bass #la-politics

politics3 months ago•6 min saved

Last-minute challenger shakes LA mayor's race as Raman enters against Bass

Progressive Los Angeles councilmember Nithya Raman filed a last-minute bid to challenge Mayor Karen Bass in the June election, three hours before the filing deadline and less than two weeks after endorsing Bass; Raman frames the race around housing, homelessness and city management, turning Bass’s previously likely reelection into a high-stakes contest amid criticism of wildfire response and a Palisades fire review.

via Politico|

#california-politics #karen-bass #los-angeles

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Raman launches LA mayoral bid with housing as centerpiece

LA City Council member Nithya Raman formally entered the mayoral race, announcing her candidacy just before the filing deadline and joining contenders including Spencer Pratt, Rae Huang, Asaad Alnajjar, and incumbent Karen Bass. Raman framed Los Angeles as at a breaking point over rising housing costs, homelessness, and public safety, pledging accountability, emergency planning, and a bigger housing supply. Her last‑minute entry comes amid a volatile filing period with several potential rivals declining to run.

via The Guardian|

#housing-affordability #karen-bass #los-angeles

politics3 months ago•8 min saved

Raman jolts LA mayor’s race, challenging ally-turned-rival Karen Bass

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman announced a late bid for mayor, challenging former ally Karen Bass in the June primary and campaigning on housing, homelessness, transparency and street safety. Her entry comes amid a chaotic filing week and ongoing criticism of Bass over the Palisades fire response, with Raman having previously praised Bass but now urging big changes.

via latimes.com|

#housing-homelessness #karen-bass #la-politics