Nithya Raman can succeed as mayor — but not with socialist policies

Nithya Raman has achieved the rare feat of defeating an incumbent to become the mayor-elect of LA. While some reports highlight her background as a socialist and her rise to power, others suggest that her success as mayor depends on moving away from socialist policies. These sources provide a look at who Raman is and the political perspectives surrounding her victory as she prepares to lead the city of LA in her new role.