Spencer Pratt Casts Himself as Nonpartisan. Republicans Are Steering His Campaign
Spencer Pratt, a Republican candidate for Los Angeles mayor, is trying to position himself as a nonpartisan figure in a predominantly Democratic city. Despite his claims of nonpartisanship, his campaign has financial ties to Republican organizations and consultants. Pratt's campaign strategy includes appealing to Democratic voters while navigating a political landscape that has not elected a GOP mayor in nearly thirty years.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is a registered Republican running for mayor in a city dominated by Democrats.
- ▪His campaign has spent significant funds on Republican-affiliated consultants and organizations.
- ▪Pratt claims to have support from Democrats and identifies as a community advocate rather than a party representative.
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Spencer Pratt Etienne Laurent / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is attempting to win in a liberal city run by a Democratic Party establishment. The town last elected a GOP candidate to its top job nearly three decades ago. For this reason, Pratt, a registered Republican who said he voted for Donald Trump in 2024, has sought to cast himself as a nonpartisan figure. “All my supporters in Los Angeles are Democrats,” he told CBS.
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