Hollywood stars weigh in on los Angeles mayoral race
Los Angeles residents headed to the polls Tuesday to determine whether Mayor Karen Bass will secure another term or if challenger Nithya Raman will take office. Several prominent figures from the entertainment industry actively campaigned for their preferred candidates in the days leading up to the election.
Comedian George Lopez voiced his support for Bass, using a social media post to compare her to a relative who brings food when it’s not needed. He emphasized the need for continued support for Bass, stating, “She’s gonna keep fighting for us, but también we have to fight for her.”
Nithya Raman received a significant endorsement from comedian Brennan Lee Mulligan, who shared his support on his personal social media page, also backing Marissa Roy for city attorney. Mulligan highlighted the presence of strong candidates across the nation.
A list of celebrities backing Bass includes Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Anthony Anderson, Cedric the Entertainer, Yvette Nicole Brown, Kym Whitley, D.L. Hughley, and Dustin Lance Black, according to the LA Times.
Those supporting Raman include Bob Odenkirk, Mindy Kaling, Adam Scott, Joel Kim Booster, Caleb Hearon, Poppy Liu, P.J. Byrne, Adam Conover, and Jaboukie Young-White.
Jane Fonda appeared in a video last week, describing Bass as “a woman of the people” and praising her commitment to public service as a calling, noting her prior work as an organizer and activist.
Samuel L. Jackson addressed the issue of homelessness in a video released Sunday, criticizing Raman’s record on the city council’s housing and homelessness committee. He stated, “Battling the nationwide homeless epidemic is the hardest job in the American government. Karen Bass walked toward it in one day. Her opponent chaired the city council’s housing and homelessness committee and canceled meetings on it.”
Actor Anthony Anderson highlighted Bass’s contributions to the film industry, emphasizing her role in creating the California Film and Television Tax Credit in a video posted last Saturday.
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