Outrage as LA mayor Karen Bass launches vicious attack on governor candidate over his heritage

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash for comments made regarding a gubernatorial candidate's heritage. Bass suggested that a Republican with a British accent could not win in the state.
"You don't need an election on November 3rd," Mayor Karen Bass said. "A Republican cannot win in this state, and yet a Republican with a British accent?"
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