Nithya Raman can succeed as mayor but not with socialist policies

Congratulations to Nithya Raman, who achieved the rare feat of defeating an incumbent LA mayor.Even more remarkable, Raman won without the backing of most of the labor unions, who supported incumbent mayor Karen Bass.But let’s get real: Bass was so unpopular by the end of her term that almost any candidate could have beaten her.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story The only reason it was a close contest at the end is that voters didn’t like what they learned about Raman’s policies. She and her Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have extreme views that most Angelenos will never accept.Raman and her politburo can believe whatever nonsense they want in their spare time.The city has real challenges that demand practical solutions, not protests or grad-school seminars on Marxist theory.Start with law and order.Raman needs to drop her pledge to fire LAPD chief Jim McConnell.McConnell has done a fine job.Crime has declined. The socialists want to punish him for protecting ICE officers from bloodthirsty mobs.That’s crazy.

And turning the LAPD upside-down before the 2028 Olympics would be crazier.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!LA already has a shortage of police officers.The last thing the city needs is more LAPD turnover.Next: Homelessness.Raman wants to double down on Bass’ failed policy of renting rooms and building shelters — and she wants to let people continue to camp on the street.That’s a complete nonstarter.The new mayor should follow the example of San Francisco mayor Danie...