Behind the Blog: The Attention Wars
The article discusses Spencer Pratt's unexpected political ambitions as he runs for mayor of Los Angeles. Pratt, a former reality TV star, is campaigning on a platform reminiscent of MAGA, following personal experiences with a devastating fire. The piece reflects on the impact of his candidacy in a predominantly democratic city.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles as a Republican.
- ▪His political motivations stem from his mansion burning down in a recent fire.
- ▪Pratt's campaign is characterized by a MAGA-like platform in a largely democratic city.
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This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss Spencer Pratt, bricking phones, and the FTC.JASON: I have watched mostly in horror as Spencer Pratt has taken over the internet and, it feels, the physical space around me as he attempts to run for mayor of Los Angeles on what is basically a MAGA platform. For those unaware, Pratt is a former reality show star from The Hills who I was vaguely aware of at the time and then never thought about again until a few months ago.
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