Kevin James Joins Growing List of Conservatives Who Back Liberal Eric Garcetti in LA Mayor's Race

Former mayoral candidate Kevin James endorsed Eric Garcetti today, making him the latest conservative to side with the liberal councilman out of concern that Controller Wendy Greuel is too beholden to unions. 

James, a former conservative radio host, joins bloggers Michael Higby, of Mayor Sam, and Paul Hatfield, of Village to Village in backing Garcetti. Another blogger, former Daily News editor Ron Kaye, has remained neutral in the runoff -- though he, too, has vigorously attacked Greuel over her labor support. 

In a city with very few Republican elected officials, conservative voters may be more likely to turn to talk show hosts and bloggers when deciding whom to vote for. During the primary, most made the easy decision to support James, who was the only Republican in the field. But since James finished a distant third, many -- though certainly not all -- have gravitated to Garcetti. (Read more here.) 

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CityWatch

4-4-13