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Becerra, Hilton tangle over ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’ in California governor debate
Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) and Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, clashed on the debate stage Wednesday as they jostle in a contentious race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). The rivals sparred over the economy, immigration and healthcare in an hourlong CNN d
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All three outlets center the debate as the key event, and the Guardian US and New York Times both foreground the policy clashes over taxes and immigration. The Guardian alone also highlights regulating artificial intelligence, while the New York Times frames the piece as “5 Takeaways” from the candidates’ only scheduled meeting. The Los Angeles Times is the outlier in framing, with a column about who “won” the debate rather than a straight recap.
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