"The average gas price topped $6 per gallon in California on Tuesday, according to AAA. Several Democrats on stage, including former state attorney general Xavier Becerra, said President Donald Trump and the war in Iran are to blame for rapidly rising costs at the pump."
"When Republican Steve Hilton said he could reduce gas prices to $3 a gallon, Democrat Matt Mahan fired back, 'You're lying to people.' 'Donald Trump is the president in all the other states in America where the cost of living is way lower than in California,' responded Hilton, who has Trump's endorsement."
"It is the first time in a generation that California has a wide-open contest for the heavily Democratic state's highest office. More than 50 names are on the ballot."
"Candidates hoping to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom were jostling in hopes of gaining a breakout moment."
Seven candidates participated in a heated debate for California's gubernatorial race, addressing critical issues such as gas prices and immigration. The debate occurred as mail voting began ahead of the June 2 primary election. Candidates expressed differing views on the causes of high gas prices, with Democrats blaming external factors and Republicans emphasizing California's historical pricing. The debate marked a significant moment in a wide-open contest for the state's highest office, with over 50 candidates on the ballot.
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