Katie Porter
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But nobody should make any mistakes.
Like, I'm tough as hell.
And that hasn't changed.
And I'm running my campaign and taking on policy issues that are tough.
We just had a back and forth about taxes in which, you know, you ask tough questions and I explain to you why I think you're wrong.
I'm running my campaign not taking corporate money.
Believe you me, in a state like California where, quote, that can't be done, quote, I'm showing that it can be done and I'm willing to be tough and say that I don't think our next governor should be bought and paid for by Chevron.
or be funding their campaign with fossil fuel money.
Do you need Chevron?
Javier Becerra should not need Chevron, just to be clear.
Like we right now need gas for cars in California, but no politician needs to be bought and paid for.
That's a choice that every one of us makes.
And I've made a different choice.
And I think that is one of the reasons Californians can trust me.
Back to kind of the debate stage look like every debate has its own ebb and flow.
The more candidates you have on stage, the harder it is.
I think I was the only one who punched hard at Chad Bianco for telling California to get over racism.
And I said without mincing any words, racism is not something you get over.
Racism is something you fight.
And you, Mr. Bianco, are unfit to lead a state with as diverse as California.