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Build, Baby, Build? California’s Hottest Races Are Battles About Housing.

Nithya Raman and Scott Wiener believe voters want more homes. Karen Bass and Connie Chan believe voters want more homes…somewhere else.

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Mother Jones· Oct 16, 10:39 AMBuild, Baby, Build? California’s Hottest Races Are Battles About Housing.

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LAPD chief a polarizing figure as Bass, Raman diverge on police issuesSome observers see the November election between Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman as a referendum on LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.

Los Angeles Times1d agoWhole story →

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Bass vs. Raman: Who can make housing more affordable?Karen Bass and Nithya Raman both have plans to help L.A.'s housing crisis. Will either make living here more affordable?

Los Angeles Times1d agoWhole story →

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Bass and Raman trade accusations over former LAPD chief Daryl GatesMayor Karen Bass called on her opponent to apologize for her remarks about a former LAPD chief. Councilmember Nithya Raman said Bass deliberately twisted her words.

Los Angeles Times1d agoWhole story →

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Nithya Raman says she was in ‘fugue state’ debating Karen BassLA mayoral candidate Nithya Raman told a TV reporter she remembered little of her debate with Karen Bass on Oct. 13.

New York Post3d agoWhole story →

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Nithya Raman opens big lead over Karen Bass in LA mayoral race, new poll showsA newly released poll showed City Councilmember Nithya Raman with a significant lead over Mayor Karen Bass in L.A.'s mayoral race.

KABC-TV3d agoWhole story →

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