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7. Not a good look for Matinez and the other two racists.

Reply to ellisonz (Reply #6)

Thu Sep 21, 2023, 05:41 PM

Sep 21

IMO Bass played hard ball if she had something to do with releasing the tape. However it happened it probably won her some votes as many Black voters know about the racism and colorism among some in the LA Latino community, and don't like it.

Ya think those racists weren't playing rough too?

Politics ain't tiddlywinks.

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LAist Studios Podcast Features Exclusive Interview With Nury Martinez, Examines LA City Council Tape [View all] ellisonz Sep 21 OP

Is this the beginning of an attempt to rehabilitate her image? brush Sep 21 #1

Yes. De Leon announced his re-election bid same day in Politico. ellisonz Sep 21 #2

Absolutely. Wonder how these racist creeps are feeling now... brush Sep 21 #3

I don't think they care about Karen Bass other than don't piss her off. ellisonz Sep 21 #4

Are you suggesting Karen Bass had knowledge of what was on that tape... brush Sep 21 #5

The scandal is a bad look for LA Dems in general. ellisonz Sep 21 #6

Not a good look for Matinez and the other two racists. brush Sep 21 #7

The lead suspect is Santos Leon who appears to be a Caruso sympathizer per the note. ellisonz Sep 21 #8

Ok, many of those Caruso connected pols may be dirty. Still, how... brush Sep 21 #9

Like the Democratic-Labor establishment is corrupt. That's the line of attack. ellisonz Sep 21 #10

Ok. brush Sep 21 #11

If you have time last night's LA Forward CD-14 forum is worth watching: ellisonz Sep 22 #12