Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt win debate as Nithya Raman falters
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · May 6
Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt win debate as Nithya Raman falters
7 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · May 6
In Los Angeles, Bass defended her record, Pratt exceeded expectations in his first major debate, and Raman struggled with direct answers, time limits and claims the others were teaming up against her.
Pratt leaned on public-safety anecdotes and stagecraft but drew a reprimand after calling Bass an "incredible liar". Bass stayed measured and forceful, while Raman appeared frustrated and unprepared.
The commentary said Bass benefited from incumbency, labour-union support and Democratic establishment backing, while Pratt sought to turn celebrity into credibility and Raman failed to unite progressive and more conservative voters.
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