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Poll predicts possible political earthquake
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The results of The California Post poll are in — and they predict a possible political earthquake in the June 2 primary.
In the race for LA mayor, fire victims’ advocate Spencer Pratt is leading incumbent Karen Bass, 30.1% to 29.5%.
That’s within the poll’s 4.9% margin of error. And Bass is winning among those who have already voted.
But among likely voters who have yet to cast a ballot, Pratt leads by 5%.
(Socialist Nithya Raman is third overall, at 23.4% — well off the lead.)
Moreover, 62% of respondents say LA is on the wrong track. Only 25% say it is on the right track.
Angelenos are hungry for change. And they might just give Pratt a chance.
Pratt has the support of 87% of Republicans in the polls. But he also has the support of a majority of independents, where he leads Bass by 34 points, 52% to 18%. (Raman has 15%.)
Pratt also leads among Latinos, with 33% against Bass’s 24% and Raman’s 21%. He also has a plurality of Asians and white voters.........