Spencer Pratt Compares Himself to Obama in LA Mayoral Race: ‘I Feel Like Obama, Not MAGA’

Spencer Pratt is making waves in the Los Angeles mayoral race by comparing his own political journey to that of former President Barack Obama. The former reality TV star from The Hills insists he is not aligned with any particular party or movement. He sees himself as a voice for the entire city rather than a representative of one side.

In recent interviews Pratt pointed out some parallels between his background and Obama’s early days. He mentioned having two community awards which Obama lacked at a similar stage in his career as a community organizer. Pratt who is 42 told NBC Los Angeles that Obama went from there to becoming a senator and then president for eight years. He feels their levels of experience line up in that sense.

Pratt first drew this comparison in a chat with CBS News. He noted that Obama had no prior experience running a massive country which is far larger than Los Angeles.

The reality star is now positioning himself as a community advocate on the ballot for the June 2 primary. He wants to move past his television fame and focus on real issues. Pratt said he is no longer a reality star and joked that he might be the only candidate truly living in reality these days.

During a recent debate one of his opponents City Councilwoman Nithya Raman labeled him a MAGA Republican. Pratt pushed back hard against that tag. He stressed that he represents all of Los Angeles and does not stand for any single party.

I do not have a campaign manager or consultants he explained. No political party is backing me. Pratt added that most of his supporters in the city are Democrats and even his own family leans that way.

He is running as a registered Republican but in this nonpartisan race he is campaigning independently. Pratt expressed confidence that he could win outright with over 50 percent of the vote next month by keeping things local. His focus stays on fixing streets improving safety and getting basic services working better for everyone.

This approach stands out in a crowded field that includes incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Raman. The top candidates have been trading personal jabs as the primary heats up. If no one clears the majority threshold the top two will head to a November runoff.