If Democrats can't inspire in California, where can they? – Stateside with Kai and Carter https://ift.tt/1tpMewI Hosted by Kai Wright with Lauren Gambino . Produced by Tiara Chiaramonte, engineered by Ivan Kuraev, executive producer Rachel Humphreys Across California, ballots sit unopened as voters struggle to decide who to back as their chosen candidate for governor. US senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Kai Wright that the race has been a head-scratcher for Democrats. Despite a huge field of candidates, the race has been mired in scandal and few have managed to cut through. What does this say about the future of the Democratic party, and does this leave an opening for Republicans in the Golden state?Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party Continue reading... https://ift.tt/gF3phdm May 27, 2026 at 11:45PM

Across California, ballots sit unopened as voters struggle to decide who to back as their chosen candidate for governor. US senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Kai Wright that the race has been a head-scratcher for Democrats. Despite a huge field of candidates, the race has been mired in scandal and few have managed to cut through. What does this say about the future of the Democratic party, and does this leave an opening for Republicans in the Golden state?

• Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

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