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California gubernatorial candidate katie porterWho are currently the frontrunners to succeed in the term-limited Gavin Newsomhas expressed regret over a pair of viral videos in which he was found to have lost his temper.
In the first clip, which appeared online early last week, the Democrat is seen threatening to walk out 1st of September CBS News California investigation In an interview after becoming flustered by a question from journalist Julie Watts, he complained that Watts was asking too many follow-ups and tore off his lapel mic before being persuaded to calm down and continue.
A day later, an old clip from July 2021 resurfaced in which Porter was participating in a webinar with then-US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Zoom. During the session, he breaks in to scold an employee Joe appears in the background, yelling at him: “Get out of my fucking shot!”
Responding to the latter outburst, the candidate said in a statement Independent: “It’s no secret that I hold myself and my staff to a high standard, and this was especially true as a member of Congress. I have tried to be more intentional in showing gratitude to my staff for the important work they do.”
one in new interview with nexstar Inside California PoliticsThe front-runner for the governor’s mansion admitted: “I could have handled things better.”
When asked by host Nikki Lorenzo whether she had “the temperament to be the next governor of California”, Porter expressed regret over the events.
“When I look at those videos, I want people to know that I understand I could have handled things better,” she said.
“I like to be known as someone who is able to handle tough questions, who is willing to answer questions. And I want people to know that I really value the incredible work that my staff can do.
“People who know me know I can be strict. But I need to do a better job of expressing appreciation for the amazing work of my team.”
Asked if local voters “can feel confident that there are no more Katie Porter videos out there,” he declined to answer directly.
“I’ve only seen tough elections,” he said. “I’m fully aware that I have to continue to show them. I have to answer every question. I’m glad I got a chance to continue that interview and finish that interview and answer all of his questions.”
Asked about the possible existence of more damaging footage, Porter said: “I can tell you the same thing I’ve told you, which is that I’m taking responsibility for the situation and I’m not going to shy away from fighting back, tough, for California.
“I don’t think this is a moment where same old, same old is going to end this. But it doesn’t change the fact that what I did to that employee was wrong. I accepted that to him in that moment and I’m accepting it now.”