Source: Fox News
Summary
A new poll shows socialist Los Angeles Council member Nithya Raman leads Democratic Mayor Karen Bass by 11 points, with 39% support versus 28%, according to a University of California Berkeley Institute of Government Studies/Los Angeles Times poll. The survey found 33% of voters remain undecided, with many former supporters of independent candidate Spencer Pratt still uncommitted. Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has a 40% favorable rating, while Bass has a 28% favorable rating and 63% unfavorable. The poll was conducted online with 2,150 likely voters between Sept. 15 and 20.
Our Reading
As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Raman leads Bass by double digits in a new poll.
Many undecided voters once supported Spencer Pratt.
Pratt claims Raman betrayed Bass and called her a communist.
Younger voters favor Raman, older voters favor Bass.
The poll shows a city divided between old and new.
Author: Evan Null
Los Angeles Mayor Race Gains Momentum
With six weeks until Election Day, the race for Los Angeles mayor is heating up. Nithya Raman, a socialist city council member, has surged ahead in a new poll, showing a 11-point lead over Mayor Karen Bass. The poll, conducted by the University of California Berkeley Institute of Government Studies and the Los Angeles Times, highlights a growing divide among voters. Raman, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, has gained support from younger voters, while Bass maintains a stronger base among older voters.
Undecided Voters and Political Shifts
Over a third of Los Angeles voters remain undecided, according to the poll. Many of these voters previously supported Spencer Pratt, an independent candidate who finished third in the June primary. Despite his elimination, his supporters are still split between Bass and Raman. The poll shows that 63% of Pratt’s former voters are still undecided, with 22% supporting Bass and 16% backing Raman. This uncertainty adds to the unpredictability of the race.
Spencer Pratt’s Public Criticism
Spencer Pratt, the former independent candidate, has taken to social media to criticize Raman and Bass. He claims that Raman entered the race just before the deadline to challenge Bass, and he accuses her of betraying the mayor. Pratt also warns Democrats not to trust the DSA, calling them untrustworthy and morally bankrupt. His posts include a video of Bass supporting Raman during her 2024 re-election campaign, highlighting the complex relationships within the political landscape.
Public Perception and Polling Trends
Mayor Karen Bass faces a 63% unfavorable rating among Los Angeles voters, while Nithya Raman has a 40% favorable rating. The poll also reveals a generational divide, with Raman winning over younger voters and Bass leading among older voters. This gap reflects broader ideological shifts in the city, as younger voters lean more toward progressive candidates like Raman, while older voters remain more aligned with Bass’s more traditional Democratic approach.
Political Endorsements and Campaign Strategies
Raman has received endorsements from the Democratic Socialists of America’s Los Angeles chapter and some local unions, strengthening her campaign. Meanwhile, Bass has the backing of members of Congress, state legislators, and Los Angeles County officials. Both candidates are actively campaigning, with Raman emphasizing her momentum and Bass dismissing the poll as an outlier. The race remains tight, with both sides preparing for a final push in the coming weeks.
