Is there a silent Spencer Pratt vote in Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles mayoral race is witnessing a potential emergence of 'silent Spencer Pratt voters' reminiscent of the 2016 silent Trump voters. Spencer Pratt's campaign is gaining traction, particularly after a successful debate performance, and his creative advertising resonates with voters frustrated by the city's decline. As the primary approaches, Pratt's support has surged, raising questions about the dynamics of the race.
- ▪Spencer Pratt is running as an independent but is a registered Republican in a predominantly progressive city.
- ▪His campaign has gained national attention due to its entertaining ads and his confrontational style.
- ▪An Emerson College poll indicates Pratt's support has increased to 22%, while Mayor Bass leads with 30%.
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- ▪ The California Post endorses Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles mayor — California Post
- ▪ Spencer Pratt is 'winning the internet,' but can he become mayor of Los Angeles? — NPR — Business
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Americans across the political spectrum were stunned by President Donald Trump’s upset victory in 2016. Pundits, pollsters, and political insiders had largely failed to account for a powerful bloc of supporters who either stayed quiet about their views or were underestimated entirely — the “silent Trump voters.” Now, a decade later, some are wondering whether that same phenomenon might be happening in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Is there such a thing as a “silent Spencer Pratt voter”? Recommended Stories The GOP’s entitlement math doesn’t add up Faculty political bias is even more widespread than we thought The New York Times finally warms up to merit-based hiring Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt smiles during a Community Meet and Greet event in a residential neighborhood of…
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