"We are in the opening phase of what could be the most unpredictable gubernatorial election in ages, with a huge and changing field of candidates eager to succeed term-limited Gavin Newsom. Meanwhile, the governor is spearheading a loud and expensive ballot-initiative campaign to shift the state's congressional map crucially toward Democrats, in an explicit response to Donald Trump 's efforts to grab midterm wins for Republicans via redistricting measures in states his party controls (most notably Texas)."
"Porter objected to a question that included the premise that she might need Trump voters to win the governorship. After wrinkling her brow, Porter asked, "How would I need them to win, ma'am?" Watts responded, "You think everybody who did not vote for Trump will vote for you?" Porter affirmed, "In a general election, yes ... If it's me against a Republican, I think that I will win the people who did not vote for Trump.""
California is entering a volatile, wide-open gubernatorial contest as many candidates vie to succeed term-limited Gavin Newsom. The governor is funding an aggressive, costly "Yes on 50" ballot initiative to redraw congressional districts to favor Democrats, framed as a response to Republican redistricting efforts that aided midterm gains elsewhere. Televised questioning of Democratic contenders probed whether the initiative's anti-Trump messaging would hinder outreach to Trump voters. Candidate Katie Porter rejected the premise that she would need Trump voters, asserting she would win voters who did not vote for Trump in a general election. A short clip of that exchange quickly circulated widely.
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