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Raman and Bass Clash Over Gaza Genocide, Homelessness

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC · How we work

Center

Democratic Gaza Split

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman met at a Los Angeles forum on Tuesday, days before mail-in ballots were sent.
The campaign features low advertising and a Democratic split over the Gaza war and aid to Israel.
Mayor Bass, serving since 2022, confronts rising homelessness, with data showing a year-over-year increase.
Raman, backed by the Socialists of America, blames the “broken status quo” for higher rents.

Left

Genocide Label Backlash

Mayor Karen Bass and challenger City Councilmember Nithya Raman met at a Los Angeles forum on Tuesday, days before mail-in ballots were mailed.
Raman’s remark labeling Israel’s actions as genocide drew rebuke from Jewish leaders, highlighting community tensions and her promise to combat antisemitism.
The Jewish Federation co-hosted the forum, promising talks on antisemitism, homelessness and 2028 Olympics.
Mayor Bass declined comment if asked whether Israel’s actions constitute genocide.

Blindspot

Raman said Israel's actions amount to genocide, a remark that drew criticism from Jewish leaders and was called hurtful and inaccurate by Rabbi Noah Farkas.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Democratic Gaza Split

Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Nithya Raman met at a Los Angeles forum on Tuesday, days before mail-in ballots were sent.
The campaign features low advertising and a Democratic split over the Gaza war and aid to Israel.
Mayor Bass, serving since 2022, confronts rising homelessness, with data showing a year-over-year increase.
Raman, backed by the Socialists of America, blames the “broken status quo” for higher rents.

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