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Single vote spares Nithya Raman from DSA revolt before LA mayoral election

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Paige, J. (2026, November 2). Single vote spares Nithya Raman from DSA revolt before LA mayoral election. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/02/us-news/nithya-raman-keeps-dsa-endorsement-by-1-vote-in-la-mayor-race/

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On Monday, Nithya Raman narrowly retained the Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement by a 14–13 vote margin, just before the Los Angeles mayoral election. The close vote was due to internal DSA conflicts over Raman’s stance on boycotting Israel, which she once opposed but has since aligned more closely with pro-BDS views. Despite this victory, Raman could still face expulsion from the DSA if she does not explicitly oppose weapons shipments through LAX.

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Nithya Raman narrowly avoided a DSA revolt just two weeks before the Los Angeles mayoral election, retaining the organization's endorsement by a single vote on November 2. The DSA voted 14–13 to keep endorsing her despite internal conflicts over her stance on Israel and Palestine. Two socialist factions had been pushing for Raman’s expulsion due to her shifting position on boycotting Israel. Although she narrowly won this round, the DSA could still expel her after the election if she does not oppose weapons shipments through LAX. The California Post first reported on October 19 that these internal battles threatened Raman's campaign.

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The razor-thin vote spared Raman from losing the powerful grassroots organization that helped launch her political career as she battles incumbent Mayor Karen Bass for control of City Hall.

left frames DSA endorsement as crucial to Raman's political success
The movement looks to pressure Israel through economic boycotts, withdrawing investments and sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians.

left describes BDS goals in a neutral but contextually supportive manner
Raman brushed off the socialist infighting as “internal political theater,” insisting it was not a concern for Los Angeles voters.

right criticizes Raman's dismissal of DSA concerns, implying they are legitimate

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“Article A discusses Karen Bass's challenge to retain her position as mayor of Los Angeles, while Article B talks about a DSA vote regarding Nithya Raman's endorsement before the mayoral election.”

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🔮 Nithya Raman survived a last-minute socialist revolt Monday, keeping her Democratic Socialists of America endorsement by a single vote just hours before the Los Angeles mayoral election.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Single vote spares Nithya Raman from DSA revolt before LA mayoral election

🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass made a last-minute push for votes Monday, joining gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra at a downtown LA cafe just 24 hours before Election Day as she battles City Councilwoman Nithya Raman to keep her job.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Karen Bass, Xavier Becerra make final LA campaign push as Raman staffer racism controversy erupts

🔮 Bass painted a grim picture when asked by the California Post what four years under Raman would look like.

2026-11-02 · assertive framing · Karen Bass gives apocalyptic vision of LA if Nithya Raman wins election: ‘Chaos from day one’

🔮 But their anger with the mayor isn’t enough to make them turn toward socialist-backed candidate Nithya Raman.

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🔮 Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has admitted to making mistakes and is asking voters for another chance — outlining to The California Post her plan to boost police hiring and clean up street homelessness in the city.

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🔮 Nithya Raman’s campaign is firing back at a political group trolling her homelessness record with fake real estate signs, a rundown RV and an AI phone line impersonating the mayoral hopeful.

2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Nithya Raman campaign tries to slam ‘Poop Zone’ attack ads with ethics complaint, but group fires back

🔮 Billionaire developer Rick Caruso is backing his former political rival, Mayor Karen Bass, just eight days before Election Day, blasting challenger Nithya Raman’s plans for the LAPD as “reckless and dangerous.”

2026-10-26 · assertive framing · Rick Caruso backs former rival Karen Bass for LA mayor, blasts Nithya Raman’s LAPD plans as ‘reckless and dangerous’

🔮 But despite their misgivings, Californians appear set to hand Democrats another four years in charge.

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🔮 With just 11 days before voters decide the fate of Measure FD, Councilwoman Traci Park and fellow councilmembers pressed Fire Chief Jaime Moore over how the department would spend the cash, fix fire stations and get more firefighters on the streets without wasting taxpayer dollars.

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🔮 Nearly eight years later, he is still living in a cramped, 350-square-foot guesthouse that survived the blaze, unable to afford the estimated $2 million it would now cost to rebuild his home.

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Nithya Raman survived a last-minute socialist revolt Monday, keeping her Democratic Socialists of America endorsement by a single vote just hours before the Los Angeles mayoral election. asserted

Raman → survive → election

The DSA voted 14–13 to stick with Raman despite a bitter feud over her shifting stance on boycotting Israel, according to the LA Times. uncertain

DSA → vote → Times

The razor-thin vote spared Raman from losing the powerful grassroots organization that helped launch her political career as she battles incumbent Mayor Karen Bass for control of City Hall. asserted

she → spar → Hall

Raman could still face expulsion from the DSA after the election over her shifting position on Israel and demands she oppose weapons shipments to the country through LAX. uncertain

she → face → LAX

The California Post first reported Oct. 19 that two socialist factions were pushing to expel Raman over her positions on Israel and Palestine, setting off a bitter internal battle that threatened her campaign just two weeks before the election. asserted

that → report → election

The feud escalated on Oct. 26 when the DSA’s National Political Committee voted 14–13 to give Raman until Saturday to clarify her support for the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, known as BDS, or risk losing the endorsement. asserted

Committee → escalate → endorsement

The movement looks to pressure Israel through economic boycotts, withdrawing investments and sanctions over its treatment of Palestinians. asserted

movement → look → Palestinians

Raman had already made a dramatic shift. asserted

Raman → make → shift

In 2020, she said she did not personally support boycott, divestment and sanctions and opposed government agencies participating in boycotts against Israel. asserted

she → say → Israel

“I believe the best way for working Angelenos to stand in solidarity with Gaza is through non-violent protest, legislative action, and diplomatic pressure, including BDS,” Raman wrote. asserted

Raman → believe → BDS

Raman brushed off the socialist infighting as “internal political theater,” insisting it was not a concern for Los Angeles voters. asserted

it → brush → voters

The showdown erupted over a DSA rule adopted in 2025 requiring local chapters to question candidates about their support for “BDS” before endorsing them. asserted

showdown → erupt → them

DSA’s Los Angeles chapter failed to include the question on Raman’s questionnaire, prompting national leaders to challenge her endorsement. asserted

chapter → fail → endorsement

But local socialists refused to abandon their candidate, who secured the chapter’s backing in September by a 937–484 vote. asserted

who → refuse → vote

“We’re relieved that the NPC is honoring the will of our members,” DSA-LA co-chair Leslie Chang said following Monday’s decision. asserted

Chang → ’re → decision

DSA-LA volunteers have spent weeks knocking on doors and mobilizing voters for Raman, providing grassroots muscle in her closely contested race against Bass. asserted

volunteers → spend → Bass

The Post reached out to Raman for comment. asserted

Post → reach → comment

Single vote spares Nithya Raman from DSA revolt before LA mayoral election

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