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‘What the Hell Is Going on?’: Democratic Leaders Clash over Congressional Endorsement
Denney's campaign legally challenged McGuire's endorsement despite his 74% delegate support, leading to a public dispute at the California Democratic Party convention.
- On Saturday, regional delegates endorsed Sen. Mike McGuire by 74%, sending the decision to a pro forma Sunday approval.
- Legal filings under the party bylaws prompted Denney's campaign to submit 20 signatures Saturday evening, with critics linking it to intra-party friction after Hicks backed Chris Rogers.
- A Sunday-morning shouting match erupted between State party Chair Rusty Hicks and Sen. Mike McGuire, with convention attendees describing it as petty and unprofessional, while observers accused Hicks of trying to overturn delegate decisions by putting his thumb on the scale.
- The review committee denied Denney's challenge and left McGuire on the consent calendar, with critics warning the dispute risks intra-party division and a bitter campaign.
- The contested endorsement matters in the 1st District because McGuire is seen as the favorite to win after voters approved Proposition 50 last year, with coverage from CalMatters highlighting party process questions.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left, 50% Center
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- 50% of the sources lean Left, 50% of the sources are Center
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