USC debate fallout: exclusion of candidates of color derails plan and a rushed alternative fizzles
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USC canceled its planned gubernatorial debate after backlash that its invitation criteria excluded all candidates of color; a last-minute KNBC-moderated alternative could not be assembled in time due to scheduling conflicts, leaving several candidates of color and Matt Mahan out and highlighting gatekeeping concerns ahead of California’s 2026 race.
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