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Can a reality TV villain win Los Angeles' mayoral race?

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The Economist

1d ago· 1 min readenInsight

Summary

The article examines Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV villain from "The Hills," and his potential run for mayor of Los Angeles. It explores whether grievance politics and his celebrity status could resonate with Angelenos, testing the limits of such politics in a traditionally blue city. The piece questions if voters are angry enough to elect an insurgent celebrity candidate.

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The Wicked Witch of the West? My kind of woman
We're still quoting that elegant, liver-loving son of a gun.
The Guy You Loved to Hate: Confessions From a Reality TV Villain
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Spencer Pratt tests the limits of grievance politics in a blue city

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