Spencer Pratt is a reality star pandering to the LA ego. He could be our next mayor
As long as you remain angry at the city, you can ignore the candidate’s lack of experience or inability to articulate policy
TL;DR
- Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of Los Angeles.
- His campaign appeals to public anger over issues like homelessness and the city's perceived decline.
- Pratt's platform is vague, focusing on making LA "camera-ready" and blaming homelessness on drug use.
- His tactics are compared to Donald Trump's, emphasizing grievances and flattery.
- The article suggests his appeal is driven by wealthy donors and frustrated citizens seeking a "facelift" for the city.
- Despite his lack of experience, the upcoming 2028 Olympics and the city's "crisis of self-esteem" are seen as factors contributing to his candidacy.
- The author criticizes Pratt's fashion sense and compares his political inexperience to Donald Trump's.
- Pratt's sister, Stephanie Pratt, initially called a vote for him "a vote for stupidity" but later retracted her statement.