Unconventional Political Movement Gains Traction in California
What started off as a celebrity campaign has evolved into a significant political force in California, particularly in Los Angeles.
Spencer Pratt, whose residence was lost to the recent fire in Pacific Palisades, has taken on an unexpected role as a contender against the city’s political establishment. His viral campaign directed towards Mayor Karen Bass is really picking up steam.
In fact, Blaze TV host Pat Gray has expressed admiration for Pratt’s efforts. “For those who haven’t been following the Los Angeles mayoral race, things are getting intense. I’m surprised by Spencer Pratt’s impact,” Gray mentioned.
He continued, “This guy’s running impressive campaigns with creative advertisements flooding the scene, and it seems like new ones pop up every single day.”
Pratt’s innovative advertising has led to tougher questions for Bass from journalists about the city’s ongoing issues.
“When I spoke to Jake Tapper in 2023, I stated the goal was to eradicate street homelessness in LA by 2026. And here we are in 2026,” a “60 Minutes” journalist remarked during an interview with Bass.
“But we’re not done yet,” Bass interjected with a laugh.
“Not even close to finishing the job,” the reporter pushed back, questioning her confidence. “What’s your rationale there?”
“Well, to be honest, I made that statement at the outset of my term. I’m genuinely committed to this goal. I just didn’t foresee the bureaucratic challenges I would face, but I’m ready for them now,” Bass replied.
“So,” Gray observed, “what she seems to be saying is, ‘I’ve really struggled, but I’m going to turn things around.’”
Further in the conversation, Bass asserted the need for “42,000 affordable housing units,” acknowledging the lengthy process involved.
She explained, “The historical policy of the City and County of Los Angeles focused on continuous construction while leaving homeless individuals on the streets, expecting the problem not to worsen.”
Bass insisted that they “know the steps necessary now to tackle homelessness.” She mentioned, “We have to abandon the ineffective policies of the past, which were simply, ‘Let’s just build and ignore those without homes.’ That’s been the approach for years,” she clarified.
“That’s crazy,” Gray remarked.
“If you buy into that mindset, you’ll likely face the consequences,” he added.

