Raman stresses ‘independence’ from DSA in Los Angeles mayor’s race despite backing

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman (D) stressed her "independence" from the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) on Tuesday despite having the left-wing organization's support. Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass (D) spoke at a forum co-hosted by the Jewish Federation Los Angeles, where Raman emphasized her record of working across party lines.