{"id":92067,"date":"2026-03-04T06:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newzquest.in\/cant-win-drop-out-california-democrats-plead-with-governor-hopefuls-as-party-fears-republican-surge\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T06:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T00:59:59","slug":"cant-win-drop-out-california-democrats-plead-with-governor-hopefuls-as-party-fears-republican-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzquest.in\/hi\/cant-win-drop-out-california-democrats-plead-with-governor-hopefuls-as-party-fears-republican-surge\/","title":{"rendered":"Can\u2019t win? 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Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge<\/div>\n<div class=\"nqenglish-summary\">Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom \u2013 and quirk of primary system \u2013 could open door for Republicans in NovemberIt\u2019s been three decades since Democrats last had a wide open contest for the California governorship, one of the most visible and most powerful positions in the US. Instead of relishing in the competition of a crowded field, though, party leaders worry that the race to succeed Gavin Newsom could blow up in their faces.On Tuesday, the state\u2019s Democratic party chair, Rusty Hicks, wrote in an extraordinary open letter to the candidates: \u201cIf you do not have a viable path to make it to the general election, do not file to place your name on the ballot for the primary election.\u201d Continue reading&#8230;<\/div>\n<div class=\"nqenglish-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/us-news\/2026\/mar\/03\/california-governor-democrats-gavin-newsom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read Full Story<\/a><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"nqenglish-disclaimer\">Technically enhanced content presented under fair use in public-interest journalism.<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>N Shorts Can\u2019t win? 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