California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate

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California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate

Updated 4 days ago
CNN
The Hill
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California gubernatorial candidates struggled to break through on the debate stage Tuesday, as Democrats look to capitalize on former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) dramatic exit from the crowded field. California. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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Why Xavier Becerra is rising in the California governor’s race | CNN Politics
CNN
CNN
Left
4/28/2026

Why Xavier Becerra is rising in the California governor’s race

Xavier Becerra’s rise in the California gubernatorial race was made clear in a recent debate when a rival went after him. “Mr. Becerra, you have all these lovely plans, but there are never any numbers, any revenue plan, any details, anything that pushes on the status quo,” former Rep. Katie Porter said during a.

California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate
The Hill
The Hill
Center
4/29/2026

California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate

California gubernatorial candidates struggled to break through on the debate stage Tuesday, as Democrats look to capitalize on former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s (D-Calif.) dramatic exit from the crowded field. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, billionaire Tom Steyer, former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) and five.