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Michigan Senate primary heats up as Stevens faces El-Sayed in a fiery showdown
politics2 days ago

Michigan Senate primary heats up as Stevens faces El-Sayed in a fiery showdown

In Michigan's high-stakes Democratic Senate primary, establishment-backed Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed clashed over outside spending, campaign finance, and policy lines on Israel, immigration, and tech ethics, with Stevens demanding tax-return transparency and El-Sayed attacking AIPAC influence; the debate underscored a party torn between establishment and insurgent left as they eye voter turnout ahead of the August primary against Mike Rogers.

via Fox News|
#debate#el-sayed#michigan
Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate
politics3 days ago

Michigan money clash tests El-Sayed and Stevens in pivotal Senate debate

In Michigan’s open Democratic U.S. Senate primary, Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens spar over wealth disclosures, corporate donations, and outside spending (including AIPAC). Stevens repeats that El-Sayed’s fortunes and fundraising tilt toward the wealthy, while El-Sayed accuses Stevens of taking corporate money; McMorrow’s exit narrowed the field and set the stage for a tighter contest ahead of the August 4 primary, with both claiming electability against Republican Mike Rogers in November.

via Bridge Michigan|
#aipac#campaign-finance#debate
Walmart EBT haul video stirs online debate on public benefits
society21 days ago

Walmart EBT haul video stirs online debate on public benefits

An X-posted TikTok video shows a woman dancing in a Walmart checkout after an alleged $3,000 SNAP/EBT purchase; the $3,000 amount is unverified by the Daily Dot, and the clip has sparked online debate about public assistance, eligibility, and the challenges faced by beneficiaries, with commenters noting that social media posts often lack full context about household size and needs.

via The Daily Dot|
#debate#ebt#snap
San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch
politics1 month ago

San Francisco Hosts Key California Governor Debate — Here's How to Watch

A 90-minute California governor’s debate will be staged in San Francisco in a CBS News California–San Francisco Examiner event at the Julia Morgan Ballroom. Seven candidates (Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Antonio Villaraigosa) will be moderated by Ryan Yamamoto, Tom Wait and Schuyler Hudak Prionas, with a format that lets candidates question each other and covers real-world voter challenges. It will air at 5:30 p.m. PT on CBS-owned stations in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Sacramento (pre-show at 5:00 p.m.), with post-debate analysis through 7:30 p.m. It also streams on CBS platforms, YouTube, and CBS apps (Paramount+, Roku, Pluto TV) and on KION for Monterey Bay.

via CBS News|
#broadcast#california-governor-race#debate
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview
politics2 months ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Launches LA Mayoral Bid in Candid Interview

Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt discusses his Los Angeles mayoral campaign in a CBS News interview, promoting a “common sense” approach and arguing incumbents have failed LA; he’s polling second and could become the city’s first Republican mayor since 2001, amid a heated debate with Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, with the June 2 election and a possible November runoff on the horizon.

via CBS News|
#debate#karen-bass#la-mayoral-election
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate
politics2 months ago

Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Gains Momentum in LA Mayor Race After Debate

Spencer Pratt delivered a combative, policy-light performance in a Los Angeles mayoral debate that earned praise from Democratic strategists and appears to be moving polling in his direction, with some analysts saying he could clear the June primary. The UCLA poll still shows Bass in the lead and a large share of voters undecided, while Pratt’s viral messaging focuses on crime, homelessness and the cost of living. Experts caution it’s early and question whether his approach can translate into governance.

via New York Post|
#debate#karen-bass#la-mayoral-race
California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out
politics2 months ago

California Gubernatorial Debates Heat Up as Early Ballots Go Out

Seven top contenders clash in a high-stakes CNN debate as California’s nonpartisan jungle primary proceeds and millions vote by mail. With Swalwell out amid allegations, candidates spar over healthcare, taxes, and leadership, as Becerra defends his record against Hilton’s call for fresh leadership and Steyer and Porter push for progressive reforms amid a narrowing field and shrinking undecided voters.

via The Guardian|
#california#debate#early-voting
California Governor Debate: Dems Push Change as GOP Blames Incumbents for Costs
politics2 months ago

California Governor Debate: Dems Push Change as GOP Blames Incumbents for Costs

In the crowded California gubernatorial debate ahead of the June primary, Democrats push a change-focused agenda on affordability and key issues like healthcare and housing, while Republicans blame Democratic leadership for high costs. The field includes Becerra, Porter, Steyer, Villaraigosa, Thurmond, Mahan, Hilton and Bianco, with Hilton leading in CBS polling alongside Steyer. A debated one-time billionaire tax divides candidates, and undecided voters remain in the plurality, leaving the race wide open as the primary approaches.

via CBS News|
#affordability#california#debate
Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters
politics2 months ago

Becerra rises as eight-way Pomona debate tests California voters

Eight candidates debated for 90 minutes at Pomona College in the second of three debates before the June 2 primary. The night highlighted Xavier Becerra’s sharper performance and Tony Thurmond’s compelling personal narrative, while Steve Hilton maintained a polling edge based on prior surveys, and no clear breakout winner emerged. The discussion covered affordability, homelessness, housing, gas taxes, energy, healthcare, and disaster preparedness, with moderators rotating formats and cutting mics, creating a chaotic but revealing dynamic as campaigns vie for narrow air time ahead of mail ballots going out.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#debate#election-2026
Watch California’s 2026 Governor Debate Across CBS Platforms
politics2 months ago

Watch California’s 2026 Governor Debate Across CBS Platforms

California’s 2026 gubernatorial debate is set for 5:30 p.m. PDT at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium, broadcast live on CBS-owned stations across Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Sacramento and more, and streamed on CBSLA.com, CBS Bay Area, CBS Sacramento, CBS News 24/7, and YouTube (pre-show starts at 5:00 p.m.). Participants are Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton, Matt Mahan, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Tony Thurmond and Antonio Villaraigosa, with moderators Pat Harvey, Tony Lopez, Ryan Yamamoto, Julie Watts and Sara Sadhwani, and hosted by Suzie Suh.

via CBS News|
#california#cbs-news#debate
Gubernatorial debate canceled after outcry over excluding candidates of color
politics3 months ago

Gubernatorial debate canceled after outcry over excluding candidates of color

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.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#candidates-of-color#debate