Spencer Pratt compares his political inexperience to Barack Obama's early career
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Updated · CBS New York · May 7
Spencer Pratt compares his political inexperience to Barack Obama's early career
7 articles · Updated · CBS New York · May 7
The Republican reality TV star is running for Los Angeles mayor after fires destroyed his home, with the June 2 election potentially leading to a Nov. 3 runoff.
Pratt said criticism of incumbent Mayor Karen Bass's response to the fires helped drive his campaign, and predicted he could win outright with 51% support.
He argued his message is local rather than national, focusing on streets, lighting and safety in a city that has not elected a Republican mayor since 2001.
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