As the Los Angeles mayoral election nears, the socialist movement is divided over candidate Nithya Raman's position on Israel and the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement. The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is under pressure to reconsider its endorsement of Raman, who is currently leading incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in polls. A recent Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll shows Raman at 39% and Bass at 28%, with many voters undecided. The DSA's National Political Committee noted a violation of endorsement rules but did not revoke support, highlighting ongoing tensions within the movement.
Key facts
- Nithya Raman leads Karen Bass in recent polls ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
- A Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll shows Raman at 39% and Bass at 28%.
- The DSA's Los Angeles chapter endorsed Raman with a vote of 937-484.
- The DSA National Political Committee stated the local chapter violated endorsement rules.
- Raman has previously distanced herself from DSA on issues including Israel.
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