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Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher Xavier Becerra arrived at Dulan’s on Crenshaw grinning like a man who couldn’t believe his luck. Joining him at the south Los Angeles soul food restaurant on a Tuesday morning in the...

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What happened Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party.
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Left / center-leftIs boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

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Right / center-rightOwner Of California ‘Trump House’ Fighting For Life After Brutal Attack

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The Guardian USNews report · May 23, 12:00 PM

Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party

A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher Xavier Becerra arrived at Dulan’s on Crenshaw grinning like a man who cou...

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Conservative BriefNews report · May 23, 1:41 PM

Owner Of California ‘Trump House’ Fighting For Life After Brutal Attack

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HuffPostNews report · May 22, 10:59 PM

Ilhan Omar Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti In California House Race To Replace Nancy Pelosi

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This is his second endorsement from a "Squad" member this week.

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May 22, 10:59 PM: HuffPost joined the source map.

May 23, 12:00 PM: The Guardian US joined the source map.

May 23, 1:41 PM: Conservative Brief joined the source map.

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