Thursday night saw what is likely to be the only gubernatorial debate between between Republican Neel Kashkari and Democratic Governor Jerry Brown in California for the 2014 election cycle, which is sad. The Golden State is huge and Californians usually take their politics a little more seriously than allowing one debate.
Of course, this is also the state that elected Arnold Schwarzenegger, so yanno.
There were no YouTube moments, crazy soundbites, or eye-popping gimmicks
"Contentious California gubernatorial debate turns to insults"
From what I have read, it comes down to this. Republican Kashkari hounded Governor Brown for being out of touch and bad for business. Brown, meanwhile, claimed that the state has experienced a resurgence during his third term. The state has gone from $25 billion in debt to surplus and restored more than 1.4 million jobs.
Most sources give Brown a clear win and state polls show him with a decided advantage come election day. Kashkari may just be a placeholder or he may be putting himself in the running for 2018 when Brown will be term limited and the field might open a little wider.
It appears that Brown will win, so let's focus on some down ticket races in California this year. What do you think? Any pique your interest? Is there a race you would like to see get more attention in California?
Watch The Debate In Its Entirety