Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Zorro

(17,998 posts)
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 11:57 AM Wednesday

'I don't want this all on camera,' gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter says in testy interview

Former Rep. Katie Porter, the 2026 gubernatorial candidate who has a narrow edge in the polls, raised eyebrows Tuesday when footage emerged of her apparently ending a television interview after becoming irritated by a reporter’s questions.

The footage shows CBS Sacramento reporter Julie Watts asking Porter, a Democrat, what she would say to the nearly 6.1 million Californians who voted for President Trump in 2024, and the UC Irvine law professor responding that she didn’t need their support if she competed against a Republican in the November 2026 run-off election to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom.

After Porter highlighted her experience winning a closely divided Orange County congressional district, she grew palpably irritated by Watts’ follow-up questions about her dismissiveness about needing support from voters who supported Trump.

“I feel like this is unnecessarily argumentative. What is your question?” Porter said.

https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-10-08/katie-porter-interview

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
'I don't want this all on camera,' gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter says in testy interview (Original Post) Zorro Wednesday OP
That's not typical for her. 1WorldHope Wednesday #1
Well I guess that's enough for me to stop supporting her candidacy, not. Buddyzbuddy Wednesday #2
She is right - Nigrum Cattus Wednesday #3

Buddyzbuddy

(1,677 posts)
2. Well I guess that's enough for me to stop supporting her candidacy, not.
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 01:21 PM
Wednesday

Try again, L.A. Times bought and paid for by a supporter of the Felon.

Nigrum Cattus

(1,044 posts)
3. She is right -
Wed Oct 8, 2025, 03:13 PM
Wednesday

What have any repugs done for the dems who
didn't vote for trump ? She is running on the dem
ticket and owes nothing the repugs.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»California»'I don't want this all on...