Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Who won the California governor’s debate?
Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox met today in what’s likely to be their only debate before the November election. The latest polls show Newsom with a comfortable 11-point lead over Cox, but that’s narrower than it was before.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenDemocrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox met today in what’s likely to be their only debate before the November election. The latest polls show Newsom with a comfortable 11-point lead over Cox, but that’s narrower than it was before.
Images of John Cox and Gavin Newsom at KCRW by Amy Ta and Christopher Ho.
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5 storiesHighlights and analysis of the California gubernatorial debate
Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox met today in what’s likely to be their only debate before the November election. The latest polls show Newsom with a comfortable 11-point lead over Cox, but that’s narrower than it was before.
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