Reality TV star Spencer Pratt, a Republican, dominated Wednesday’s Los Angeles mayoral debate.
So said poll respondents on KNBC in Los Angeles. And so too, effectively, said the Los Angeles Times.
Meanwhile, conservatives on the social media platform X applauded Pratt’s answers to questions on public safety in the city.
All in all, Pratt at least raised eyebrows over the prospect that a Republican could win in Los Angeles.
“Downtown is so unsafe now that they have to serve the food — all the employees have to eat inside,” Pratt said in a clip posted to X. “They can’t risk going out. That’s why all these beautiful restaurants are closing — ’cause it’s so unsafe.”
Then, in the same clip, the Republican blasted one of his two debate opponents, Socialist councilwoman Nithya Raman. Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass also participated in the debate.
“Councilwoman Raman is talking about safety,” Pratt
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