The discussion revolves around the question of whether non-citizens should be permitted to vote in local elections. Mr. Pratt expresses a firm "no" to this proposition. Mayor Bass, however, offers a more nuanced perspective, stating "it depends." Bass clarifies that "non-citizens" does not exclusively refer to undocumented or illegal immigrants; it can include individuals with green cards or those legally residing in the country. Bass further notes that several states and cities already allow non-citizens to vote in very local elections. The other speaker reacts with disbelief, calling the idea "insane" and associating this type of governance with the increasing desires of Democrats.

Ben Shapiro

Non-citizens, should they be allowed to vote in local elections? Is this a yes or no, Mr. Pratt?

No.

Mayor Bass. It depends. It's not a yes or no.

Depends on what? Well, first of all, when you say non-citizens, it doesn't mean they're here illegal. It doesn't mean they're undocumented. They could have green cards. They could be here perfectly legal. And there's a lot of states and cities that do that on very, very local elections.

>> Insane. Insane. And but that's the kind of governance that Democrats increasingly want.

Karen Bass’ answer is insane.

>> Insane. Insane. And but that's the kind

Non-citizens, should they be allowed to
vote in local elections? Is this a yes
or no, Mr. Pratt? No. Mayor Bass. It
depends. It's not a yes or no. Depends
on what? Well, first of all, when you
say non-citizens, it doesn't mean
they're here illegal. It doesn't mean
they're undocumented. They could have
green cards. They could be here
perfectly legal. And there's a lot of
states and cities that do that on very,
very local elections.
>> Insane. Insane. And but that's the kind
of governance that Democrats
increasingly want.

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Karen Bass’ answer is insane.

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