Anonymousabout 2 hours ago
Seven candidates vying to replace Gavin Newsom as California's governor clashed in a CNN-hosted debate on May 5, 2026, sparring over housing affordability, immigration enforcement, and President Trump less than four weeks before the June 2 primary. The race exposes deep fault lines over how to close a structural budget deficit projected at $35 billion, build 2.5 million housing units by 2030, and respond to federal immigration crackdowns — with candidates' proposals ranging from eliminating the state income tax to taxing billionaires' assets.