The Mask of Nonpartisanship in Los Angeles' Mayoral Race The city of Los Angeles is known for its vibrant politics, but a recent development in the mayoral election has cast a shadow over one of the candidates' claims to nonpartisanship.
Spencer Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent in the liberal city, has been accused of being backed by GOP operatives.
At first glance, Pratt's pitch to voters as a nonpartisan figure seems like a smart move in a city where the Democratic establishment has held sway for decades.