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In LA City Council race, is David Ryu or Nithya Raman more progressive?
One race for LA City Council is drawing big money and celebrity endorsements. In the Koreatown, Silver Lake, and Hollywood area, incumbent David Ryu is facing a challenge from Nithya Raman.
By Madeleine Brand • • 9m ListenOne race for LA City Council is drawing big money and celebrity endorsements. In the Koreatown, Silver Lake, and Hollywood area, incumbent David Ryu is facing a challenge from Nithya Raman.
Raman is an urban planner, community activist, and first-time candidate. She forced Ryu into a runoff.
Now Raman is being endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Natalie Portman. Meanwhile, Ryu has endorsements from Nancy Pelosi and Eric Garcetti, among others.
Both candidates are trying to be the more progressive choice in this race.
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