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California’s Governor Race Is Absolute Chaos

2026-04-24 News & Politics
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Sarah Longwell breaks down California’s chaotic governor’s race, where 61 candidates and a fractured Democratic field could open the door for Republicans. In polls, Xavier Becerra is quietly rising as the “safe” choice  with Katie Porter still facing questions about her personal baggage, and billionaire Tom Steyer took most of the heat on the debate stage. All of this as Republicans, like Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco, stand to benefit from the split in a chaotic jungle primary. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

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@StephenLewisful 2026-04-24

So I heard Chad Bianco was a member of The Proud Boys. Chad is the one who siezed ballots in California. That says all you need to know about that traitor. (edited here) Bianco is a member of the Oath Keepers not the Proud Boys. Both groups are traitors though.

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@Praetor_Fenix420 2026-04-24

Choad Bianco illegally seized 650,000 election ballots based on some whacky conspiracy theory.

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@brianniver4199 2026-04-24

Any of them still polling in single digits at this point should drop out now. Of those remaining after that, those polling under 20-30% two or 3 weeks from now should drop out. It's crazy that these people are so arrogant, selfish and ego driven that they won't ever do what's best for the people.

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@LawNerdPHL 2026-04-24

The Dems with low support are being selfish given Cali’s system. Drop out and coalesce behind a stronger candidate. Negotiate for something to throw your support there.

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@darkhorse0607 2026-04-24

I cannot believe that during Trump 2, we are talking about the possibility of turning CA over to a Republican governor because the Democrats cant get out of their own way

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@ChrisJerdonek 2026-04-24

If the Democrats had adopted ranked choice voting for state elections in California, we wouldn’t be in the situation of two Republicans possibly advancing to the November general in an extremely blue state. It has already happened in past years in some down-ballot races.

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@MichaelMichaels-b3n 2026-04-24

The Bulwark should invite some of the dems onto their CA shows. It would help inform the voters and help narrow down the field.

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@regeekable 2026-04-24

A British guy hosting a show called “the next revolution” feels a little bit on the nose.

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@Anerdinglasses 2026-04-24

It was sooo shocking to hear that Oath Keeper Chad Bianco thinks race doesn't matter 😂

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@melliex702 2026-04-24

Why is it always the jerks who come across as most confident? California - you don't need another Chad! ugh

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