Yee Exits CA Governor Race, Opening Door for Republicans

0:00On April 21st, Betty Yee, the former California State Controller, just dropped out of the governor's race on Monday. She's been polling in single digits and struggling to raise funds, so she decided she couldn't compete in the June primary. Earlier this week, former Congressman Eric Swalwell also exited after his own troubles, but that didn't give Yee's campaign any lift. With Governor Gavin Newsom term-limited, a bunch of Democrats are still in the mix. Yee's got deep experience. Two terms as Controller, 10 years on the Board of Equalization, and roles with the Democratic Party and past governors. She calls herself boring Betty for staying scandal-free, but says voters aren't prioritizing that right now. No word yet on who she'll endorse if anyone. She's taking time with her team and family after two full years on the trail. Her exit highlights worries in the field. In California's top two primary system, a split Democratic vote could let Republicans, Steve Hilton or Chad Bianco, sneak into the general, something.

1:01Not seen since Arnold Schwarzenegger back in 2006. The race stays wide open. That wraps U.S. News Today, brought to you with AI.