California Governor Race: Democrats' Worst Fear

0:00On April 1st, California's governor race is heating up with a real twist from the jungle primary system, where the top two vote getters advance no. Matter? Their party. Democrats, who dominate this deep blue state, fear their crowded feel could split the vote and let two Republicans snag those spots. Poles back up the worry, showing a solid chance that could happen, and it's been 18 years since a Republican like Arnold Schwarzenegger won the governor's mansion back in 2006. That kind of outcome would shake things up big time. Liberals are freaking out, saying it might tank turnout and hurt down ballot races, especially after they re-drew maps to grab more congressional. Seats. Groups like Planned Parenthood are pushing low polling Democrats to bow out, calling the stakes massive for the whole country. With those please spart backlash, including accusations of racism and a canceled debate over lack of minority candidates. Big names like Governor Gavin Newsom, Senator Alex Padilla, and Nancy Pelosi haven't jumped

1:02in to endorse anyone or clear the field yet. Strategists say Democrats need to get coordinated fast to avoid disaster, but old school power plays don't fly like they used to in today's open, politics. With the primary looming, they're racing to dodge that iceberg. That wraps U.S. news today, brought to you with AI.