Six candidates debate in first California gubernatorial forum after Eric Swalwell's exit from the race
Six candidates, two Republicans (Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco) and four Democrats (Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra, Matt Mahan), debated on Wednesday in San Francisco, hosted by Nexstar Media Group. The debate was the first since Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out amid sexual misconduct allegations, with the June 2 primary approaching. Topics included affordability, gas taxes, homelessness, social media bans for children, and wildfire insurance.
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This event sits in the top 19% of divergence this week. 6 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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Most outlets call the race chaotic with no clear leader; NY Post frames candidates as ducking and dodging, while Washington Examiner focuses on Swalwell's misconduct controversy and substantive policy topics others largely downplay.
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“Takeaways from the first California governor's debate since Eric Swalwell's exit - CNN”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Gas prices, affordability, and Trump, discussed in first California gubernatorial debate after Swalwell exit”WE Washington Examiner RIGHT
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“5 takeaways from first major California governor's debate after Swalwell exit” · The Hill, PBS NewsHour
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CNNCNN Takeaways from the first California governor's debate since Eric Swalwell's exit - CNN 71d ago HPHuffPost Leading Candidates For California Governor Jostle In Critical Debate 71d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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