California Post Endorses Karen Bass for Los Angeles Mayor

The California Post has endorsed Karen Bass for re-election as Mayor of Los Angeles, choosing her over City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. The publication's decision comes despite its own criticism of Bass for her failure to reduce homelessness and her mismanagement of the Palisades wildfire.

The endorsement rejects Raman by characterizing her as an extremist and a "radical socialist." The publication cited Raman's history with the Democratic Socialists of America and her previous calls to defund the police as evidence that she is unfit for the mayoralty.

Additional criticisms of Raman include her inconsistent statements regarding LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell and a poor attendance record on the City Council. The California Post specifically highlighted Raman's opposition to clearing homeless encampments located near schools as a primary reason for its opposition to her candidacy.