Column: These Black men say they'll vote for Caruso, not Bass. Is it the 'Ice Cube effect'?

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Column: These Black men say they'll vote for Caruso, not Bass. Is it the 'Ice Cube effect'?
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In a new poll, roughly half of Black men said they want the billionaire developer to be L.A. mayor. The reasons why could have big ramifications, writes Erika_D_Smith.

Bass takes small edge in final pre-primary poll, but neither candidate seems likely to hit the 50% in Tuesday’s primary needed to win outright.

On homelessness, Caruso wants to quickly clear a lot more encampments, which Black men disproportionately occupyHe has made big promises to build more shelters and housing, both of which are easier said than done.

Ice Cube explained that, although he hadn’t paid attention to politics in a long time, he acted because Democrats weren’t doing anything to help Black men and, therefore, didn’t deserve any loyalty for votes if Republicans were willing to do better. They told me many Black men are disillusioned and fed up with status quo. They don’t believe another politician can fix anything in Los Angeles. So why not give Caruso a shot?

Some were like Willie, who told me he used to vote regularly, but stopped because he doesn’t believe a politician — any politician — can solve his problems.Ice Cube’s thought process, an odd mix of obliviousness and entitlement, helps explain why Trump has an in with a demographic that should oppose him.

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