Politic365.com discusses exclusion from televised mayoral debate
On Monday, December 17, Politic365.com discussed Emanuel being excluded from the League of Conservation Voters mayoral debate because his mayoral campaign did not meet the fundraising requirement set forth by the League.
As an official candidate running for mayor, and the only one running a true grassroots campaign, it is crucial for his voice to be heard.
Pleitez claims that his campaign is the only, true grassroots one, representing underserved neighborhoods across the city and engaging a large volunteer team. This isn’t to say that the slate of candidates present at both the debate and LA 2013 forum aren’t diverse. Greuel would be the first woman to be mayor of Los Angeles. James, is the lone Republican in the race and would be the city’s first openly gay mayor."
Read the original article by Maegan Ortiz on politic365.com at www.politic365.com/2012/12/18/la-mayoral-wannabe-supporters-protest-debate-shut-out.
