California Governor Hopefuls Debate as Swalwell Exit Reshapes Race
Moderators pressed Xavier Becerra on what he knew about Eric Swalwell’s alleged misconduct as California Democrats faced primary pressure.
- On Wednesday night, four Democrats and two Republicans debated California's gubernatorial race, which was recently upended by the resignation of former Representative Eric Swalwell following sexual misconduct allegations.
- California's 'jungle primary' rules dictate that the top two vote-getters on June 2 advance to the November runoff, leaving Democrats concerned that a fractured field could result in the party being locked out.
- Republican Steve Hilton, endorsed by President Donald Trump, and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco clashed during the televised event, with expert Rob Stutzman noting the two candidates 'go at each other pretty hard' despite shared party affiliation.
- Moderators pressed former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra on the Swalwell scandal, though Becerra dismissed the rumors, stating 'the Democratic caucus is not the place that adjudicates those things' on Wednesday night.
- Debate centered on the cost of living, with Republicans blaming Democratic tax policies for economic struggles while Democrats mounted a defense of Governor Gavin Newsom's record on the issues.
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Who won the debate? Inside the post-debate spin room
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The top candidates running for California governor faced off on the stage Wednesday night at the KRON4 studios in San Francisco for a statewide debate. The debate, which was the first time the candidates had come together since former Rep. Eric Swalwell's exit from the race, offered candidates the opportunity to lay out their positions on important issues to voters like homelessness, housing, regulating technology, and th…
Here Are The Highlights From California's First Gubernatorial Debate
California’s first gubernatorial debate kicked off on Wednesday night. The race to be California’s next Governor is wide open after the leading candidate, former Rep Eric Swalwell, dropped out of the race after facing sexual assault allegations. The debate featured four Democrats and two Republicans. Here are the highlights or lowlights! First, we start off with the remarks from candidate Katie Porter saying she would fight the Trump administrat…
Gas prices, affordability, and Trump discussed in first California gubernatorial debate after Swalwell exit
Candidates vying to be California’s next governor participated in a televised debate on Wednesday night. Six leading gubernatorial contenders discussed the state’s most pressing issues. The debate was held live in San Francisco, California, and hosted by Nexstar Media Group. Frank Buckley of KTLA News and Nikki Laurenzo of “Inside California Politics” were the moderators. Wednesday’s debate was the first since Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) ended his…
Takeaways from the first California governor’s debate since Eric Swalwell’s exit
Four Democrats and two Republicans vying to become California’s next governor exchanged occasional barbs in a debate Wednesday night. But mostly, the Democrats took aim at President Donald Trump, and the Republicans criticized the state’s Democratic leadership.
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