This is a fair criticism of one #media failure: "First televised debate in the race for governor mostly bypassed California’s serious issues":
https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/04/tv-debate-california-governor-race/ #CAgov
Opinion | First TV debate in race for governor mostly bypassed California's serious issues

None of the six candidates on TV presented a break-out, compelling case that he or she will help California confront its existential issues.

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