California governor candidate Katie Porter made headlines after abruptly walking out of a CBS News interview, citing frustration with repeated follow-up questions about her chances in the upcoming California governor race. Porter accused reporters of being “unnecessarily argumentative” and said she did not want the interview to turn into an “unhappy experience” or be captured on camera.
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Katie Porter walks out of CBS interview after repeated follow-up questions.
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Accuses reporters of being “unnecessarily argumentative.”
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Discusses strategies to win Trump-supporting voters in California.
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Declines to discuss potential matchups against other Democrats.
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Leaves interview to avoid an “unhappy experience” on camera.
The interview began with a direct question about Porter’s approach to California voters who supported former President Donald Trump. CBS News correspondent Julie Watts asked,
“What do you say to the 40 percent of California voters, who you’ll need in order to win, who voted for Trump?”
Porter responded cautiously:
“How would I need them in order to win?”
Pressing further about the remaining 60 percent of California voters, Porter said,
“In a general election? Yes. If it is me versus a Republican, I think I will win the people who did not vote for Trump.”
When asked about her chances against another Democrat in the California governor race, Porter replied,
“I don’t intend that to be the case.”
The conversation soon escalated as Porter expressed frustration with the repeated follow-up questions. She told CBS News,
“I don’t want to keep doing this. I’m gonna call it. Thank you.”
When asked if she would refuse to continue the interview, Porter confirmed her decision:
“Nope, not like this I’m not. Not with seven follow-ups to every question you ask. I don’t want to have an unhappy experience with you, and I don’t want this all on camera.”
Porter also noted that she was not concerned about other candidates being asked similar questions, highlighting her focus on maintaining control over the interview.
The brief but tense exchange has drawn attention in political circles, especially as Katie Porter’s campaign for California governor gains momentum. The incident reflects the challenges candidates face in high-pressure interviews, particularly when discussing strategies to attract voters from different political backgrounds.
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