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Similar circumstances are what propelled Richard Riordan, the last Republican mayor of Los Angeles, into office in 1993. While Caruso changed his registration to Democrat a couple of years ago, he was a lifelong Republican and would essentially be a DINO if he won. He is currently polling even with Congresswoman Karen Bass who is also running for the seat and with people frustrated with rising crime and a growing homelessness problem he might end up winning.
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