Gas prices, taxes and immigration dominate California gubernatorial debate as mail voting begins

TL;DR
Seven candidates in a CNN-televised California governor debate pressed sharp divides over why gas prices are high, how to tackle taxes, and immigration, with mail voting underway ahead of the June 2 primary; Democrats blamed national factors and GOP messaging for living-cost pressures, while Republicans touted possible relief, leaving the crowded field without a clear frontrunner as California grapples with homelessness, wildfires and housing costs.
Topics:nationpolitics#california-elections#gas-prices#gubernatorial-debate#immigration#politics#taxes
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