He’s a Reality TV Villain and a Conservative Candidate in a Blue City. His Success Is a Warning to Democrats Everywhere.
Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate in Los Angeles, is gaining traction in a predominantly Democratic city. His campaign, which utilizes social media and provocative messaging, has resonated with certain voter demographics. As the primary approaches, Pratt's potential to advance to the general election raises concerns for Democrats.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is running as a Republican candidate in Los Angeles' mayoral primary.
- ▪His campaign has gained popularity through social media and A.I.-generated content.
- ▪Pratt is likely to finish second in the primary, advancing to a runoff against incumbent Karen Bass.
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Politics Spencer Pratt Built a Movement. Democrats Helped Him Do It. In a deep-blue city, a reality TV troll is making waves. Democrats everywhere would be foolish to write him off. By Alex Kirshner Follow Alex Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Alex_Kirshner newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters.
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