The controversy arises at a critical point in Porter’s campaign, as she seeks to consolidate support in a competitive primary.
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KatiePorter,candidateforCaliforniagovernor,isfacingbacklashafterfootagesurfacedoftheDemocratthreateningtoleaveaninterviewheldweeksagoaftergrowingfrustratedbyfollow-upquestionsfromajournalist.
NewsweekreachedouttoPorter’scampaignviaemailTuesdaynightforcomment.
WhyItMatters
Porterhasgarneredbothnationalattentionandcontroversythroughoutherpoliticalcareer,primarilyforherdirectstyleduringcongressionalhearingsandadvocacyonissuessuchascorporateaccountability.
ThenewlyreleasedvideointerviewemergesatacriticaljunctureinPorter’sgubernatorialcampaign,assheseekstoconsolidatesupportinahighlycompetitiveprimaryfield.
WhatToKnow
InaninterviewwithCBSNewsCaliforniaInvestigatescorrespondentJulieWatts,candidatesforgovernorwereaskedaboutredistrictinginthestateandProposition50.
Prop50isaredistrictingmeasurethatwouldshiftcongressionalmapsinabidtopickupmoreDemocraticHouseseatsinth
