Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayor Race Amidst Controversy
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Nithya Raman has won the Los Angeles mayoral election, defeating incumbent Karen Bass. Raman, who has been called the "Mamdani of Los Angeles" for her socialist-democratic views, supported the BDS movement and used the term "genocide" regarding Israel. Jewish organizations congratulated Raman but expressed concern over her statements, urging her to address antisemitism and rebuild trust with the community.
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- Nithya Raman won the Los Angeles mayoral election, defeating incumbent Karen Bass.
- Raman supports the BDS movement and has used the term "genocide" concerning Israel.
- Jewish organizations expressed concern over Raman's statements but congratulated her.
- Raman was nicknamed the "Mamdani of Los Angeles" due to her political views.
- Bass conceded the election after Raman secured 52.1% of the vote.
Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member known for her socialist-democratic views and a nickname comparing her to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has won the election for Mayor of Los Angeles. Raman defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, according to projections by the Associated Press. With 76% of votes counted, Raman secured 52.1% of the vote, totaling 429,450 votes, against Bass's 47.9%, or 394,796 votes. Bass has conceded the election.
Raman's political stances, particularly her views on Israel, have drawn significant attention. During a September 29 debate, she expressed support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, calling it a "legitimate form of non-violent protest." She also defended her use of the term "genocide" in relation to Israel and her appearance on the show of online influencer Hassan Piker, who has faced accusations of antisemitism. In contrast, Bass opposed the BDS movement and rejected claims of Israeli genocide.
Following the election results, the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles, along with 35 other Jewish organizations and communities, issued a joint statement. While congratulating Raman on her victory, they expressed concern over her campaign rhetoric. The organizations urged Raman to work on rebuilding trust with the Jewish residents of Los Angeles, which they felt was damaged during the election, and to take proactive steps against antisemitism. They specifically highlighted Raman's accusations of Israeli "genocide" and her "ambiguous" stance on BDS as raising questions about her priorities for the Jewish community.
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