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What people have been saying about California’s 2026 races, one summary per day. Read the live feed: California Races 2026.

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CACaliforniaWed 14 Oct

Texas DA probes ICE agent for striking man; AI-funded PAC gift sparks debate

A significant portion of the day's discourse centered on a criminal investigation in Texas where a district attorney stated that local investigators believe an ICE officer intentionally struck an individual with a vehicle.

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A significant portion of the day's discourse centered on a criminal investigation in Texas where a district attorney stated that local investigators believe an ICE officer intentionally struck an individual with a vehicle. In California, significant political spending and funding from AI-linked groups for Scott Wiener's congressional bid have sparked both support and criticism. Additionally, several posts discussed internal Democratic friction regarding Maxine Waters' leadership, while other users focused on the 2026 California gubernatorial race and various congressional town halls and fundraising activities.

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What people said

Texas prosecutor: ICE agent appeared to intentionally strike man with vehicle in Houston; criminal probe opened
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AI-funded group backs Scott Wiener for Congress with stunning $3 million gift
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CACaliforniaTue 13 Oct

Federal agents raid Ilhan Omar's home as voters react to Steve Hilton ads

The day was dominated by discussions regarding the federal raid on Representative Ilhan Omar's home and the political fallout from the Trump administration's actions.

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CACaliforniaMon 12 Oct

Mullin defends execution livestream as Omar faces home raid

The search of Representative Omar's home by federal agents has sparked intense debate over the weaponization of government and political interference.

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CACaliforniaSun 11 Oct

Mullin defends execution livestream as voters react to potential radicalization

The conversation is dominated by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's defense of a proposal to livestream a military execution, which posters claim risks making the individual a martyr or inciting violence.

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CACaliforniaSat 10 Oct

Posters demand 'Abolish ICE' amid reports of enforcement surge

The conversation today is dominated by intense reactions to a reported 45-day 'immigration enforcement surge' by the Trump administration, specifically targeting California.

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CACaliforniaFri 9 Oct

Mullin's comments and ICE enforcement spark backlash

Discussions focus on the fallout from an ICE shooting in New York City and the rhetoric of DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

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CACaliforniaThu 8 Oct

Hilton's ads and Mullin's comments spark backlash

The conversation focuses on Republican candidate Steve Hilton's campaign advertisements and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin's comments regarding immigration and polling place access.

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CACaliforniaWed 7 Oct

Hilton's suggestive ad draws Republican backlash

The release of Steve Hilton's gubernatorial campaign advertisement has sparked significant discussion, with posters describing the content as sexually suggestive and 'creepy.' While some commenters suggest the ad might appeal to certain voters, others within the Republican party and among political observers express disapproval of the ad's tone.

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CACaliforniaTue 6 Oct

Hilton's controversial ad draws Republican backlash

The California gubernatorial race saw intense discussion regarding Steve Hilton's campaign advertisement, with Republican candidates and voters denouncing its content.

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CACaliforniaMon 5 Oct

Hilton's controversial ad draws Republican backlash

The California gubernatorial race is dominated by discussions of Steve Hilton's recent campaign advertisement, which critics and political allies alike have labeled as 'creepy' and full of sexual innuendo.

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CACaliforniaSun 4 Oct

Hilton's provocative ad draws Republican condemnation

The California gubernatorial race is dominated by discussions of a new political advertisement from Steve Hilton, which critics from both parties and political allies have labeled as sexually suggestive and 'creepy.' Meanwhile, supporters of Ro Khanna and Bernie Sanders are highlighting the 'Ballots Over Billionaires' campaign and Proposition 40.

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CACaliforniaSat 3 Oct

Hilton campaign ads draw condemnation and debate over Israel policy

The political conversation in California is dominated by backlash against a provocative, sexually suggestive advertisement released by Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton.

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CACaliforniaFri 2 Oct

Hilton-Becerra debate sparks backlash and accusations

The California gubernatorial debate between Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra dominates the conversation, with posters trading accusations of lying, lack of charisma, and ties to the Trump administration.

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CACaliforniaThu 1 Oct

Post-Debate Analysis of Becerra and Hilton

The day's conversation is dominated by the fallout from the first and only scheduled gubernatorial debate between Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton.

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CACaliforniaWed 30 Sept

California Gubernatorial Debate Focuses on Becerra-Hilton Face-Off

The day's conversation is dominated by the upcoming televised debate between Democratic candidate Xavier Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton for the Governor of California.

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CACaliforniaTue 29 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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CACaliforniaMon 28 Sept

A quiet day

This feed matched 0 posts on this day — too few to describe a trend.

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