USC cancels gubernatorial debate after backlash
CBS America · 8 days ago
CBS America
8 days ago
The University of Southern California canceled the gubernatorial debate it was set to host on Tuesday following backlash over the exclusion of candidates of color. The school says its methodology for choosing candidates, designed by a professor, was "air tight."
Breakdown
- USC canceled the gubernatorial debate after backlash over excluding candidates of color. 4s
- Four prominent Democrats of color were excluded, prompting calls for a boycott. 8s
- USC's selection was based on polling and fundraising, but critics questioned its fairness. 22s
- The debate was canceled less than 24 hours before it was set to begin. 1m 8s
- The race remains unsettled, with many voters undecided and no clear Democratic frontrunner. 2m 24s