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Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
California Lt. Governor candidate Gloria Romero embraces California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, left, during a campaign event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)
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As of July 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedCalifornia Lt. Governor candidate Gloria Romero embraces California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, left, during a campaign event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope).
The headline splitThe headlines are mostly aligned. The differences are small wording choices, not a major framing split.
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftRepublican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
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Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor's race
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California Lt. Governor candidate Gloria Romero embraces California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, left, during a campaign event on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Los Angele...
