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Erika Kirk applauds Spencer Pratt for being ‘authentically American’

Spencer Pratt is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s politics. The reality TV alum turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate raised eyebrows during a Thursday interview on CNN’s The Story Is with Elex Michaelson when he was asked a simple question: Does he have a political role model? Pratt didn’t...

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What happened "Citizens willing to step into the political arena, unafraid, and challenge a failing system, much like the one that has destroyed Los Angeles," Kirk said of Pratt's run.
The headline split One side frames it as "Erika Kirk applauds Spencer Pratt for being ‘authentically American’". The other frames it as "Spencer Pratt Reveals His Political Role Model, Liberals Melt Down".
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Trending PoliticsNews report · May 21, 5:07 PM

Spencer Pratt Reveals His Political Role Model, Liberals Melt Down

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Spencer Pratt is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s politics. The reality TV alum turned Los Angeles mayoral candidate raised eyebrows during a Thursday interview on CNN’s The Story...

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 21, 7:44 PM

Erika Kirk applauds Spencer Pratt for being ‘authentically American’

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"Citizens willing to step into the political arena, unafraid, and challenge a failing system, much like the one that has destroyed Los Angeles," Kirk said of Pratt's run.

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The American SpectatorNews report · May 21, 3:23 PM

The Spectacle Ep. 420: Cali’s Lax Voter ID Laws Means Anyone Can Vote for Spencer Pratt

People who don’t even reside in Los Angeles are heading out in droves to vote for mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt....

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