Politics is the only profession of which I am aware in which competence doesn't seem to matter. One can fail miserably; one can be corrupt, and one can get away with crimes that, if committed by someone outside of elective office, arrest, prosecution and a stint in jail would be the result. Yet politicians, Democrats and Republicans, continue to get re-elected.

Which brings me to the race for mayor in Los Angeles (and could reporters please stop saying "mayoral" and "gubernatorial"? Real people don't talk that way).

Incumbent mayor Karen Bass wants another term in office, though her tenure has defined failure.

No. 1 on the list, which her opponent, reality show performer Spencer Pratt, has made his No. 1 issue, is the devastating Palisades Fire that began Jan. 7, 2025. Rebuilding has been........

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