"Nithya Raman expressed her desire to maintain a relationship with DSA-LA, stating, 'The media is going to paint me as a DSA candidate, and I have a relationship with you, and I'm interested in maintaining that relationship. So let's talk.'"
"Some DSA-LA members believe that endorsing a mayoral candidate would take valuable resources away from the six local candidates they have already endorsed, raising concerns about the impact on their campaign efforts."
"The decision to endorse either Raman or Rae Huang could reflect differing views within DSA-LA, with some members viewing Huang as more aligned with socialist principles, while others question her electability."
DSA-LA is set to decide whether to reopen its endorsement process for the mayoral race, which could lead to backing either City Councilmember Nithya Raman or housing activist Rae Huang. Some members express concern that endorsing a mayoral candidate may divert resources from six local candidates already endorsed. Raman's surprise bid for mayor has created tension, as she seeks to maintain her relationship with DSA-LA while navigating differing opinions on electability and alignment with socialist principles.
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