Democrat strategist Melissa DeRosa said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is showing serious weakness in her reelection campaign, arguing during a Fox News appearance that voter frustration could help Spencer Pratt in the mayoral race, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

DeRosa appeared Monday on “The Story” with Martha MacCallum, where the discussion focused on Bass, Pratt, and voter anger in Los Angeles. The segment included video of Bass criticizing Pratt’s qualifications and campaign message.

“It’s not just that he has no experience in city government, but I don’t know if he’s ever held a job in his life other than to be a reality TV star. And I think that he doesn’t know the issues. He’s operating out of anger. And what our city needs is to move forward, and a city where people can live their lives without the fear of crime,” Bass said.

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DeRosa responded by pointing to Bass’ polling position, despite backing from major Democratic power players and groups.

“Karen Bass is a Democrat with all of the establishment behind her. She has the union, and the governor, and Kamala Harris, but she can’t crack 26 or 27%,” DeRosa told MacCallum.

DeRosa said the numbers reflect a problem for Bass more than a sudden rise by Pratt.

“So, that is not about Spencer Pratt, that is about her,” DeRosa said.

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“When you have a ceiling that low and you are the incumbent mayor, that is your constituents telling you, ‘You’re fired.’ So, Spencer Pratt — it’s fascinating to watch. A Republican has not been mayor in Los Angeles since 2001, so it’s been 25 years, and I think if he gets elected, he will get elected, yes, because people are angry, because they feel that the government has failed them.”

The comments came as Pratt, best known for reality television, continues to present himself as an outsider candidate in a city that has not elected a Republican mayor in a quarter-century.

DeRosa also predicted that the race could move into a runoff between Bass and Pratt, where she said Pratt could benefit from voters who want a change from City Hall.

“I think it’s gonna be a runoff between Bass and Pratt,” DeRosa said. “And then in a runoff, head-to-head, I actually think he can consolidate the anti-establishment vote, and he could come over the top, because she has a terrible record that she will defend for the next five months.”

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“Bass is an incumbent Dem w/ all of the establishment behind her … but she can’t crack 27%.”“When you’ve got a ceiling that low and you’re the incumbent mayor, that is your constituents telling you, ‘YOU’RE FIRED!’” pic.twitter.com/DMwktJJ0vn— Jason Cohen (@JasonJournoDC) June 1, 2026

Bass has sought to cast Pratt as unqualified, arguing that Los Angeles needs leadership focused on crime and city services rather than anger. Pratt’s campaign has centered on criticism of Bass’ handling of the city and the broader frustration among residents.

The exchange highlighted the challenge facing Bass as she runs with institutional Democratic support while still struggling to rise above the high-20s in polling, according to DeRosa’s comments.

MacCallum’s segment drew attention because DeRosa, a Democratic strategist, openly questioned the incumbent mayor’s strength and said voter anger could reshape a race that many Democrats once expected to remain safely in their column.

For Pratt, DeRosa’s analysis suggested a path built on anti-establishment sentiment rather than traditional political experience. For Bass, it added another round of scrutiny over whether her record can withstand months of attacks heading into a possible runoff.

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