Bass Targets 2 Rivals, Defends Trump Ties in Los Angeles Mayor Race
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Updated · POLITICO · May 20
Bass Targets 2 Rivals, Defends Trump Ties in Los Angeles Mayor Race
5 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 20
Karen Bass sharpened her attacks on City Councilmember Nithya Raman, questioning her ability to lead Los Angeles as Raman battles Rick Pratt for a November runoff spot.
Bass was more measured toward Pratt, downplaying Donald Trump’s praise of him while rebutting Pratt’s description of homeless people as “zombies” and arguing he misunderstands the crisis.
Trump remained a political fault line: Bass denounced his immigration crackdown as “egregious” and tried to link Pratt to it, even as she highlighted cooperation with the administration on wildfire aid.
Wildfire recovery still hangs over the race, with Bass facing voter frustration over rebuilding after the blazes and Pratt using that discontent — after losing his own home — to fuel his rise.
Why are LA’s progressive leaders backing the incumbent mayor over their more progressive challenger?