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Why Democrats are panicking about losing California | BBC Americast
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30:35Now PlayingIt’s the world’s fourth largest economy, with over 40 million people and home to some of the world’s most powerful tech companies. So why aren’t the Democratic party’s biggest names queuing up for a chance to run California?
Voting has started in a primary to decide who will run to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. Democrats have been scrambling after its frontrunner Rep Eric Swalwell dropped out following allegations of sexual misconduct, and without a blockbuster candidate such as Kamala Harris, Democrat voters have been left navigating a crowded, unsettled field of candidates.
Sarah, Anthony and Justin look at whether any of the candidates are managing to stand out among the fray, and ask if the British-born Republican who has has been endorsed by Donald Trump has a real chance of capitalising on a chaotic race and making it to the November election.
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