California\u2019s Democratic governor\u2019s race is seeing rising internal tensions as the state\u2019s open primary means no party is guaranteed a finalist. The article says Rep. Katie Porter is trying to blame billionaire candidate Tom Steyer for leaked videos showing her angry behavior toward aides, while Steyer\u2019s campaign denies the claim.<\/p>\n

Infighting is described as worsening after former Rep. Eric Swalwell abruptly left the race amid serious sexual misconduct allegations<\/a>, which the article says left many Democrats scrambling. It also notes that polls show Republican Steve Hilton slightly ahead of Democrat Xavier Becerra, with Steyer and Porter trailing.<\/p>\n

The piece adds that, separately, Spencer Pratt has emerged as a republican contender in the Los Angeles mayoral race, and it concludes that California\u2019s gubernatorial matchup will be decided in November. <\/p>\n