"KATIE PORTER (D-CA) I think everybody has a temper. I mean, I'm human and I'm not running as anything other than a human being. I think I have a duty to, and I want people to know that I understand what I did was not good. I'm gonna not mince words about it, but I also want people understand that I am in this fight because I am not going to back down or give one inch when people are hurting Californians."
"KATIE PORTER (D-CA) I think it's no secret that I could have handled that interview better, and I think part of my job is to be honest with voters about that, I know that. REPORTER: Former member of Congress and current candidate for governor, Katie Porter, addressing controversy over behavior in an interview earlier this month and the criticism of her character that's followed."
Katie Porter addressed backlash from a leaked clip showing her berating a staffer and a separate viral interview. She acknowledged she could have handled the interview better and said honesty with voters is part of her role. When asked about a temper, she said everyone has a temper, that she is human, and that she understands her actions were not good. She emphasized she will not back down when Californians are hurting and reiterated her campaign focus on lowering costs and standing up to President Donald Trump while representing diverse communities.
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