After two viral clips drew millions of views on X — one from a tense TV exchange and another from a 2021 staff dust-up — Democratic candidate for California governor Katie Porter broke her silence Tuesday, admitting she “fell short” and vowing to “do better,” The New York Times reported. The former congresswoman’s comments came as primary rivals seized on the videos and Democrats reassessed the 2026 governor’s race.

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Porter says she ‘fell short’ after viral videos shake up campaign

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Katie Porter apologized for viral videos, vowed to “do better,” as Democrats court alternatives in California’s 2026 governor’s race.

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