# Karen Bass Allies Fear Losing Momentum

> Bass' campaign struggles as Raman gains energy in LA mayoral race.
- Title: Karen Bass Allies Fear Losing Momentum · California Post
- Summary: Bass' campaign struggles as Raman gains energy in LA mayoral race. Bass' allies worry Raman has momentum in LA mayor race due to strong labor backing and…
- Keywords: karen bass, nithya raman, la mayor, dsa councilmember, spencer pratt, united brotherhood of carpenters, unite here local 11, homelessness spending, pacific palisades wildfires, los angeles homeless services authority, news, entertainment
- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/karen-basss-own-allies-fear-she-is-floundering-in-la-mayors-race-energy-is-with-nithya
- Published: 2026-09-16T17:17:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: karen bass, nithya raman, la mayor, dsa councilmember, spencer pratt, united brotherhood of carpenters, unite here local 11, homelessness spending, pacific palisades wildfires, los angeles homeless services authority, news, entertainment
## Allies sound alarm
Bass’ allies say Raman has campaign momentum.

> Those are serious unions with people and money. That was a bit surprising
## Labor unions back Raman
Raman gains support from major labor groups.

> I think you have to give Nithya the advantage
## Bass’ campaign worries
Bass’ team fears losing voter engagement.

> We’ve always known that this was going to be a tight race
## Pratt voters critical
Pratt voters could sway runoff outcome.

> If the Bass team isn’t targeting Pratt voters, they’re making a mistake of epic proportions
## Bass’ low-energy campaign
Bass runs low-activity race against Raman.

> Bass is running a low-activity campaign
## Bass’ attacks on Raman
Bass targets Raman’s voting record.

> Raman would be a disaster
## What happens next
Bass must win over Pratt voters before election.

> Bass needs to give Pratt voters a reason to vote against Raman
## Key takeaway

Bass' allies worry Raman has momentum in LA mayor race due to strong labor backing and Pratt voters.