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Los Angeles TimesSunday, 31 May 2026
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Longtime L.A. coalition feels the stress of voter frustration
Bass struggles to unite her traditional base as she faces attacks from both left and right.
The story examines the internal pressures on Mayor Karen Bass's governing coalition, framing the situation as a test of her ability to maintain a broad, traditional base amid rising local dissatisfaction.
Mayor Karen Bass is navigating a fractured political landscape in Los Angeles, where the historical coalition of diverse voting blocs is being strained by issues like housing costs and public safety.
“stress of voter frustration”
“Analytic focus on institutional stability”
Anxious and undecided, Democrats hold ballots
With state’s jungle primary, many hope to avoid having two Republican candidates for governor
Focuses on strategic voter hesitation within the Democratic party during the primary season to avoid a split vote.
Trump’s polling sinks to a new low
GOP strategists fear the perilous milestone suggests his long-solid base is finally waning.
Analyzes recent polling data indicating a decline in support for the former president among his core base.
How to train your robot, over and over
As tech firms forge humanoids, repetition and teachers are key
A feature on the repetitive labor required by human trainers to develop humanoid AI capabilities.
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