Editorial: The vitriol in politics is driving good people out of public service

Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin seemed to have a lot going for him as he prepared for a reelection campaign for his Westside district. A mean-spirited recall effort had sputtered and failed. Bonin, who was first elected in 2013, won his last reelection with 71% of the vote.

Then, suddenly, he announced last week that he will not to run for a third term in order to focus on his battle