California governor candidates struggle for standout moments at feisty debate
California gubernatorial candidates struggled to stand out in a feisty debate at Pomona College, with Democrats vying for frontrunner status after Eric Swalwell's exit. The candidates clashed on issues like affordability and housing, with billionaire Tom Steyer and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra emerging as front-runners.
California gubernatorial candidates debated at Pomona College, with eight contenders fighting for standout moments. The debate was marked by crosstalk, interruptions, and squabbles with moderators. California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and billionaire Tom Steyer are seen as Democrats' front-runners, jostling for Eric Swalwell's previous endorsements after his exit from the race. Steyer has taken aim at Becerra for accepting funds from Chevron, while Becerra criticized Steyer's wealth. The candidates clashed on issues like affordability and housing, with mail ballots set to go out to voters next week. Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra were the leading Democratic candidates in recent polls.
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