Spencer Pratt Surges After Fiery LA Mayoral Debate
After a combative debate Pratt said he could win the June 2 primary and post-debate polls showed overwhelming viewer support, drawing praise from some Democratic strategists.
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Overview
Spencer Pratt said he is confident he will win with 51% of the vote in the June 2 primary after his first major mayoral debate, he said in a post-debate interview.
Post-debate polls showed roughly 88% to 90% of viewers picked Pratt as the debate winner, and about 19% to 23% said the debate changed how they plan to vote, according to post-debate polling.
Veteran Democratic consultant Michael Trujillo and other strategists said Pratt's answers resonated with Angelenos and that his debate showing has made him a serious contender, they said.
A UCLA Luskin poll from last month showed 40% of voters remained undecided while Mayor Karen Bass led with 25%, Pratt had 11% and Councilwoman Nithya Raman had 9%.
If no candidate secures more than 50% on June 2, the top two would advance to a November runoff, which strategists said could give Pratt five months and substantial momentum.
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