The political conflict began after Raman posted and then deleted a clip featuring a red X across the face of LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell. While Raman affirmed she would fire McDonnell if elected, she remained vague on whether the ouster would happen before the 2028 Olympics. Recent betting odds for the mayoralty show Raman's win probability fell 11% to 51%, while Bass's odds rose to 49%.
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Raman Cites Fugue State for LA Mayoral Debate
US Politics6 days ago
Nithya Raman claimed that a campaign video labeling a police chief a 'fascist liar' actually referred to federal immigration agents during her recent appearance before voters. The candidate attributed her struggling performance and erratic responses during the event to being in a "fugue state," though Mayor Karen Bass dismissed her explanations as dishonest and asserted that Raman is "not ready for prime time."
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