{"id":2583820,"date":"2026-03-25T18:35:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usc-cancels-california-gubernatorial-debate-after-only-white-candidates-qualify\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T18:38:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T22:38:51","slug":"usc-cancels-california-gubernatorial-debate-after-only-white-candidates-qualify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usc-cancels-california-gubernatorial-debate-after-only-white-candidates-qualify\/","title":{"rendered":"USC Cancels California Gubernatorial Debate After Only White Candidates Qualify"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fusc-cancels-california-gubernatorial-debate-after-only-white-candidates-qualify%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2583820&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Teh article examines how California Democrats\u2019 strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is portrayed as shaping political moves, including a controversy over a gubernatorial debate at the University of Southern California (USC).<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; USC canceled a gubernatorial debate after non-white candidates failed to qualify under a data-driven viability formula developed by political scientist Christian Grose, a move KTLA reported as sparking debate about fairness and selection criteria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; USC defended Grose\u2019s methodology as autonomous and objective while acknowledging that the dispute over criteria distracted from voters\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chairs of California\u2019s Black and Latino caucuses called for a boycott if the process wasn\u2019t fair, framing the issue as a broader clash over inclusion and clarity; some critics accused the university of yielding to identity-based pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Republican and Democratic voices criticized the cancellation on social media,arguing for fair,open criteria and better voter education. Notable voices cited include Steve Hilton (Republican) and Democratic figures like Eric Swalwell and katie Porter.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; RealClearPolitics polling around the time showed Hilton with a slight edge over Swalwell in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adams-remains-frontrunner-in-wide-open-race-to-be-nycs-next-mayor-poll-shows\/\" title=\"Adams Remains Frontrunner In Wide...Open ... To Be NYC\u2019s Next Mayor, Poll Shows\">wide-open race<\/a>,raising questions about whether a large field of democrats could push Republicans into the general election.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The piece notes internal Democratic pressure, including a call from party chair Rusty Hicks for weaker candidates to withdraw, and comments that a crowded Democratic field could increase the odds of a Republican candidate advancing.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The overall takeaway is a critique of how DEI commitments influence political strategy, suggesting that the pursuit of inclusion could clash with electoral realities and provoke political backlash.<\/p>\n<p>(Note: The article blends reporting, quotes, and opinion, including language describing the DEI stance as potentially at odds with Democratic electoral interests.)  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Give California&rsquo;s Democrats credit: They remain committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, even at the expense of their own interests.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/ktla.com\/news\/california\/usc-cancels-gubernatorial-debate-criticism-exclusion-candidates-of-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KTLA-TV<\/a> in Los Angeles, the University of Southern California cancelled a gubernatorial debate scheduled for Tuesday after all of the non-white candidates failed to qualify.<\/p>\n<p>Christian Grose, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, developed the methodology used to select qualified candidates for debate.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;USC vigorously defends the independence, objectivity, and integrity of USC Professor Christian Grose, whose data-driven candidate viability formula is based on extensive research and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >enjoys broad academic support<\/a>. At the same time, we recognize that concerns about the selection criteria for tomorrow&rsquo;s gubernatorial debate have created a significant distraction from the issues that matter to voters,&rdquo; the university said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The &ldquo;concerns about the selection criteria&rdquo; involved its outcome: no non-white candidates on the debate stage.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"widgetname\", \"001w000001jULVcAAO_M12924\");  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ append inside the container so player shows in correct spot \t\t\t\t\t\tcontainer.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadAnyclip(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #anyclipvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#anyclipvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If USC does not do the right thing, we call on California voters to boycott this debate,&rdquo; the chairs of the California legislators&rsquo; black and Latino caucuses wrote, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kcra.com\/article\/usc-governor-debate-canceled-bias-accusations\/70837849\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KCRA-TV<\/a> in Los Angeles. &ldquo;If the university will not give voters a fair shot at evaluating everyone running for governor, voters should find other ways to learn about the candidates.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Predictably, the university caved to that shopworn tactic of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/canadian-general-begins-crying-apologizing-systemic-racism-calls-milestone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">identity-based emotional blackmail<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Unfortunately, USC and KABC have not been able to reach an agreement on expanding the number of candidates at tomorrow&rsquo;s debate. As a result, USC has made the difficult decision to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/usc-cancels-california-gubernatorial-debate-after-race-controversy\/\" title=\"... cancels California ... after ... controversy\">cancel tomorrow&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s debate and will look for other opportunities to educate voters on the candidates and issues,&rdquo; the statement concluded, per KTLA.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, on the social media platform X, both Republican and Democratic candidates criticized the university, albeit for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Tonight&rsquo;s governor debate was canceled by the Democrat leadership of the state legislature,&rdquo; Republican <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/shock-poll-republican-leading-california-governors-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steve Hilton<\/a> wrote. &ldquo;It was their letter of intimidation to USC that caused them to cave. Democrats are panicking because I am leading. We already knew they steal and cheat. Now we know they hate debate. These incompetent authoritarians have completely lost any trust or credibility.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Tonight&rsquo;s governor debate was canceled by the Democrat leadership of the state legislature. It was their letter of intimidation to USC that caused them to cave.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are panicking because I am leading. We already knew they steal and cheat. Now we know they hate debate.&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GNRWtBcw5F\">https:\/\/t.co\/GNRWtBcw5F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Steve Hilton (@SteveHiltonx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveHiltonx\/status\/2036692986785087718?\">March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, Democratic Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/schiff-endorses-fellow-russiagate-hoaxer-swalwell-ca-gov-gets-roasted-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eric Swalwell<\/a> of California genuflected at the DEI altar by blaming USC&rsquo;s selection criteria.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;USC, and every host of a gubernatorial debate, should employ fair, objective, and honest criteria for all candidates. I remain hopeful they will do so Tuesday night,&rdquo; Swalwell wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Debates are a fundamental part of our democratic process. The people of California deserve the opportunity to hear from candidates directly about key issues at such a critical time for our state and country.<\/p>\n<p>It is a shame that USC has decided to elevate one candidate at the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eric Swalwell (@ericswalwell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ericswalwell\/status\/2035831090880102558?\">March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Democrat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/things-gotten-bad-katie-porters-campaign-losing-guy-not-even-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Katie Porter<\/a> also blamed the university.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m disappointed by how USC handled the process for Tuesday&rsquo;s debate. Candidates and Californians deserve answers,&rdquo; she wrote.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Debates are at the heart of our democracy, giving voters the opportunity to hear candidates discuss and contrast our visions for California. Criteria used to determine which candidates qualify to participate in a debate must be transparent, fair, and objective.<\/p>\n<p>I&rsquo;m disappointed&hellip;<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Katie Porter (@katieporterca) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/katieporterca\/status\/2035861704643404130?\">March 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>According to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realclearpolling.com\/polls\/governor\/general\/2026\/california\/open_primary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RealClearPolling<\/a> aggregate of polls, Hilton leads Swalwell by one percentage point in a wide-open race ahead of the state&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/upcoming-elections\/primary-election-june-2-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">June 2 open primary<\/a>. Republican Chad Bianco, sheriff of Riverside County, ranked third. Porter and a host of lesser-known Democrats rounded out the field.<\/p>\n<p>Incredibly, the sheer volume of mediocre Democrats in the race has raised the possibility that only the two Republicans, Hilton and Bianco, will advance to the general election in November.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Democrat state officials have already begun to panic over the possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, for instance, California Democratic Party Chair <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/panicking-dems-turn-republicans-take-top-two-spots-calif-governor-polls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rusty Hicks<\/a> drafted an open letter urging the candidates with the weakest polling numbers to withdraw from the race. Those candidates, particularly the non-white ones, did not take kindly to the suggestion.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Tuesday&rsquo;s debate debacle has given California Democrats another egg-on-the-face moment.<\/p>\n<p>How long will they remain committed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/despite-trump-policies-stanford-still-woke-dei-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DEI<\/a> while faced with the prospect of a Republican governor? Time will tell. 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It reports that the University of Southern California canceled a Tuesday gubernatorial debate after none of the non-white candidates qualified under a data-driven viability formula developed by political scientist Christian Grose. USC defends the formula as independent and scientifically supported, but says concerns about the selection criteria distracted voters from the issues that matter. The cancellation followed failed efforts to expand the debate to include more candidates, a move that drew accusations of bias and identity politics from some quarters.<\/p>\n<p>Reaction ran along partisan lines. California Democratic lawmakers\u2019 Black and Latino caucus chairs suggested voters boycott the debate if USC won\u2019t provide a fair opportunity to evaluate all candidates, per KTLA. USC and KTLA reported that talks with KABC to broaden the debate failed, leading to the decision to cancel and to seek other ways to inform voters. On social media, some Republicans and Democrats criticized USC for different reasons, with Republican Steve Hilton arguing the cancellation resulted from Democratic intimidation. Democratic lawmakers like Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Katie Porter challenged USC to use transparent, fair criteria, while polls (RealClearPolitics) showed Hilton narrowly ahead of Swalwell, with Republican Chad Bianco third; the field of Democrats was seen as broad but weak, raising questions about whether only the two Republicans would advance to the general election.<\/p>\n<p>The narrative also notes Democratic anxiety about DEI, suggesting that party leaders are increasingly worried about the implications if a Republican wins. 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