Gubernatorial debate canceled after outcry over excluding candidates of color
TL;DR
USC scrapped its planned California gubernatorial debate after days of backlash over a criteria that excluded all candidates of color, with excluded candidates planning alternative events and lawmakers urging boycotts; the dispute focused on a data-driven candidate viability formula used by USC and partners, highlighting debates about fairness ahead of the top-two primary.
- USC cancels gubernatorial debate amid uproar over candidates of color being excluded Los Angeles Times
- California Governor’s Debate Canceled After Criticism Over Lack of Diversity The New York Times
- USC cancels Calif. governor debate after excluding candidates of color SFGATE
- USC cancels gubernatorial debate after excluding candidates of color draws flak NBC Los Angeles
- Tuesday's gubernatorial debate at USC called off ABC7 Los Angeles
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