Villaraigosa backs Bass

Assemblywoman Karen Bass picked up the endorsement of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in her run for the Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Dianne Watson, D-Los Angeles.
Bass, who is expected to face token opposition in the June 8 primary, said her goal will be to make sure Los Angeles and California receives all the federal dollars to which is entitled.
Villaraigosa, who has known and worked with Bass for more than 20 years, said she understands one of the primre rules of politics.
"She knows that all politics is local," Villaraigosa said.
Bass served as speaker of the Assembly up until this past Monday when she was succeeded by Assemblyman John Perez, D-Los Angeles.