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PeaceWave

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LSparkle

(12,221 posts)
1. I've been impressed by Porter
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:07 PM
Wednesday

She comes across as serious and I thought her response on the staffer interaction was good. Becerra also did well but I thought he was less prepared or didn’t have enough notes. Agreed on the Rethugs coming off poorly (cranky and arrogant). Steyer was slick but that’s my problem with him (and I don’t see his business background helping at all!).

Is there going to be another debate?

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LSparkle

(12,221 posts)
4. Good! I didn't see the opening statements ...
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:17 PM
Wednesday

And I’d frankly like another chance to hear Mahan because he surprised me in a good way.

I went into it pulling for Becerra and I’m glad he’s going to have another chance to make his case!

chowder66

(12,393 posts)
3. April 28th Pomona College Debate which will be streaming and May 5th CNN in Los Angeles
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:13 PM
Wednesday

Sibelius Fan

(24,850 posts)
5. The two Rs lost, none of the Ds gained or lost ground.
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 11:25 PM
Wednesday

The R who is proud that tRump endorsed him committed hari-kari. The R sheriff (Bianco) who grabbed the ballots came off poorly, especially at a time when law enforcement is out of control. He seemed angry.

Becerra did well, Steyer was the best prepared and went in with a game plan, Porter was good IF she was able to put the bad behavior behind her. Can’t see Mahan as governor.

C Moon

(13,693 posts)
6. Bianco certainly WAS scary. He even went after the person asking the question. He came off as paranoid.
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 01:48 AM
Thursday

And I'm grateful for that: I don't want that guy as our governor.
Hilton seemed to be proud of trump. That won't work for him.
Agreed: Becerra and Mahan.

Silver Gaia

(5,384 posts)
7. Damn! We missed it. I am usually on top of stuff, but not right now.
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 01:51 AM
Thursday

I will try to pay better attention!

So, the next one is on the 28th, but streaming only, right? Then a televised one on CNN on May 5. Are there more planned?

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Silver Gaia

(5,384 posts)
9. Well, yeah, it matters to me.
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 02:58 AM
Thursday

The CNN debate on May 5 is the same date when we will receive our ballots in this county.

 

CA Reasons

(5 posts)
10. Votes will not determine this outcome
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 03:27 AM
Thursday

The machine will.

TBF

(36,941 posts)
11. Why do you say that? nt
Thu Apr 23, 2026, 10:14 AM
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Silver Gaia

(5,384 posts)
12. What machine?
Fri Apr 24, 2026, 01:59 AM
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