Katie Porter Blasts Political Rivals as ‘Worse Than My Teenagers’ as Televised Debate Goes Off the Rails | Video
A CBS California gubernatorial debate devolved into chaos as moderators struggled to control eight candidates who frequently spoke past their time limits, prompting Katie Porter to quip that her rivals were 'worse than my teenagers.' Cross-talk and interruptions dominated the first half, with moderators unable to enforce rules despite repeated attempts. A student audience member called the exchange 'a bit of a mess,' while a second half of the debate saw tighter control from a new moderator. The event, held at Pomona College, was the largest and most inclusive of the cycle, featuring both Democratic and Republican contenders.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Politics Katie Porter Blasts Political Rivals as ‘Worse Than My Teenagers’ as Televised Debate Goes Off the Rails | Video CBS anchors Pat Harvey and Tony Lopez allowed gubernatorial candidates to speak past their allotted time, leading to “messy” cross-talk Tess Patton April 28, 2026 @ 7:02 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Former Democratic US Representative Katie Porter participates in a California gubernatorial debate at Bridges Auditorium on the campus of Pomona College in Claremont, California (Credit: Patrick T.
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