"We are a minority-majority state, and the idea that the four candidates of color are not going to be on the stage to bring those perspectives, to really speak to those communities, is really not doing right by the voters, Yee complained last week."
"A Republican is leading in the polls, so what do Democrats do? Cancel the debate. What a total joke California Democrats have become."
The University of Southern California canceled a gubernatorial debate after criticism arose regarding the all-white candidate lineup. This decision came less than 24 hours before the event, following outrage from Democratic lawmakers who claimed the selection process was biased. Candidates excluded from the debate expressed their frustration, emphasizing the need for diverse representation in a minority-majority state. USC defended its selection methodology, while invited candidates condemned the situation without withdrawing from participation.
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