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The debate at East Los Angeles College featured prominent candidates for California's gubernatorial race, prompted by Gov. Gavin Newsom's term limits, with highlights including sharp criticisms directed at frontrunner Xavier Becerra regarding his alleged involvement in a corruption scandal, mixed reactions to a proposed billionaire tax, and personal attacks among candidates that underscored their contrasting positions on issues like immigration and health care policy. #CaliforniaPolitics #PrimaryElection #Governorship #US

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Here's what to know about the California governor race.
The debate at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. , aired on CNN just as California began a month of early voting for the June 2 primary election.
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The recent debate at East Los Angeles College showcased prominent candidates vying to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, highlighting tensions among Democrats like Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer over accountability and policy positions, while Republican contenders Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco focused more on attacking Democrats than each other, amidst criticisms regarding a contentious billionaire tax initiative and a lack of clarity on single-payer healthcare proposals. #CaliforniaPolitics #Election2024 #GovernorshipDebate #US

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Here's what to know about the California governor race.
The debate at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. , aired on CNN just as California began a month of early voting for the June 2 primary election.
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The recent debate among candidates for California's gubernatorial race highlighted the intense competition following Gov. Gavin Newsom's term limits, with Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer facing criticism over their past records and proposed policies, while Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco focused on attacking Democratic positions without engaging in direct conflict with each other. #CaliforniaPolitics #PrimaryElection #Debate2024 #US

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The sexual assault allegations against Eric Swalwell rattled the race.
The debate at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, Calif. , aired on CNN just as California began a month of early voting for the June 2 primary election.
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In the first nationally televised debate for the 2026 California governor's race, seven candidates aggressively attacked one another in an effort to distinguish themselves, with Xavier Becerra facing criticism for his role in a corruption scandal involving former aides, while others expressed concerns about a proposed billionaire tax and the feasibility of a single-payer health care system. #CaliforniaPolitics #GovernorsDebate #Election2026 #US

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5 Takeaways From the California Gubernatorial Debate
Seven candidates sparred in the first nationally televised debate in the 2026 California governor's race. Many tried to launch attacks in a last-ditch effort to gain ground on their opponents.
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Questions about Tom Steyer's financial ties to fossil fuels persist as he campaigns for California governor, despite asserting he has distanced himself from such investments while furthering his narrative as a climate activist funded by his hedge fund wealth. #TomSteyer #ClimateChange #CaliforniaPolitics #US #AU #IN

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Steyer, a Climate Activist, Retains Ties to a Hedge Fund That Backs Coal
Questions linger about the finances of Tom Steyer, who has emerged as a leading contender in the California governor's race.