Bass told the LA Times at the time that her eight trips to the Communist nation “were educational and had nothing to do with terrorism.”
An NBC LA online straw poll conducted after the debate appeared to show overwhelming support for Pratt’s performance.
Raman held 405,193 votes to Bass’ 379,069 at the time Decision Desk called the race.
“You can’t succeed without teeth.”
In a statement announcing her endorsement, Harris said Bass is the “leader Los Angeles needs right now,” touting her supposed efforts to reduce homelessness and crime in the city.
Fifty-six percent of voters said they had an unfavorable opinion of Bass, more than any other candidate in the field.
Bass will face the second-place challenger, for which Spencer Pratt currently holds an 8-point lead.
Raman said, “the mayor wasn’t polling high enough to make it over the 50% margin.”
“With only two candidates remaining, the event partners have agreed not to proceed.”
“It’s our goal to prepare and protect Mayor Bass, the City, and the LAFD from reputational harm.”