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Who is Nithya Raman *really* running to represent?

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Is Nithya Raman plucking daisy petals, or running for mayor?

They direct me, they direct me not … Which is it? She won’t say.

Raman evaded questions from the California Post on whether or not as mayor she’d advance looney Democratic Socialists of America policies — including expropriating private property. Meanwhile, in a recent interview with LA media, Raman equivocated.

Asked if she’d “co-govern” with DSA-LA — as per that group’s expectation of her — Raman said yes. But also, she said, she’d co-govern with all the groups — “with everyone.”

Raman needs to cut the gobbledygook, and level with the public: She’s running to unseat Mayor Karen Bass on Nov. 3. Would she peddle DSA-LA policies from the mayor’s seat, or not?

Simple question. No straight answer.

This much is clear: Nithya Raman is proudly endorsed by DSA-LA. She’s been a member of the City Council’s nutty socialist faction for years — and voted accordingly. DSA-LA does, after all, expect DSA-endorsed elected officials to advance what it........

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