Chad Bianco calls Katie Porter a 'crazy mother' at California debate
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Updated · Fox News · May 8
Chad Bianco calls Katie Porter a 'crazy mother' at California debate
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 8
The clash came at Wednesday's NBC LA and Telemundo 52 debate in Monterey Park, weeks before California's June 2 jungle primary, and prompted audible gasps from the audience.
The exchange erupted during a discussion of sanctuary policies after Porter criticised "crazy cowboys" taking the law into their own hands and Bianco replied that she might need lectures on motherhood.
The row adds to scrutiny of both campaigns, with Porter facing renewed attention over past domestic-abuse allegations and Bianco over criticism of his former association with the Oath Keepers.
How does a candidate's personal identity shape the dynamics of a high-stakes political debate?
When personal attacks enter policy debates, how does it affect a voter's decision-making process?