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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise

Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise

Summary

Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, is running for mayor of Los Angeles and compares his political experience to where President Obama was early in his career. Pratt wants to focus on local issues like street safety and criticizes the current mayor’s response to recent wildfires.

Key Facts

  • Spencer Pratt is a candidate for Los Angeles mayor.
  • He compared his lack of experience to President Obama’s early political days.
  • Pratt’s home was damaged in last year’s L.A. wildfires.
  • Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass has been criticized for how she handled the wildfires.
  • The mayoral election is on June 2, with a possible runoff on November 3.
  • Pratt says most of his supporters and family are Democrats, despite running as a Republican.
  • He says he focuses only on local issues and avoids national politics.
  • Pratt believes he can win the election with just over half the votes in the first round.
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