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One billionaire spent over $115 million to attempt to buy a political job for which he has no prior experience

It is an attempt to fast track recognition.

We Got This Covered · Apr 21

Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year’s devastating wildfire

The Independent UK · Feb 7

Republicans are talking up the possibility of impeaching Biden. Is it what voters want to hear?

Republicans are energizing GOP voters with ongoing U.S. House probes on Hunter Biden and the threat of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden's family finances

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Karen Bass drew more votes than any mayor candidate in LA history

LOS ANGELES — A record number of Los Angeles voters cast ballots for mayor in this month's election, the result of changes in the electoral calendar, the state's easing of voter registration rules and the provocative contest between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and businessman Rick Caruso, according to analysts and…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 25, 2022

Both parties had high hopes for California in the midterms. Neither saw their dreams fully come true

LOS ANGELES — The battles for California’s most competitive congressional races have effectively ended in a draw after months of campaigning and more than $100 million in advertising. Neither Democrats nor Republicans have so far ousted an incumbent or won new ground in their opponent’s territory — though with a…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022

Leaked racist audio recording could push LA City Hall further left in Nov. 8 election

LOS ANGELES — Dissatisfaction with Los Angeles City Hall has been simmering for years, with residents growing exasperated over the protracted homelessness crisis, anxious over crime and exhausted by a string of corruption indictments targeting various city leaders.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 24, 2022

Biden can’t quit LA, or its complex politics, even as racist audio leak rocks the city

LOS ANGELES — What a moment for the leader of the free world to show up in Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 13, 2022

Huge Caruso ad buy: $17 million in broadcast TV time for remaining weeks of mayoral race

LOS ANGELES — After a dormant summer on the airwaves, Rick Caruso's mayoral campaign on Thursday reserved $17 million worth of broadcast TV ad time spread over the remaining weeks of the race — a commitment that does not include cable or digital advertising, meaning the spending total will likely…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 16, 2022

In new poll, Karen Bass jumps out to big lead over Rick Caruso in race for LA mayor

LOS ANGELES — Rep. Karen Bass has built a double-digit lead in the Los Angeles mayor's race with a little over two months to go until election day, firming up her base among the city's Democratic voters and eroding Rick Caruso's margin in the San Fernando Valley, a new poll…

Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022

California's Newsom goes to Washington; 2024 chatter follows

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week in a visit certain to kindle more talk about his national political ambitions

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022