Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter (D–Irvine) attempted to abruptly end an interview with CBS Sacramento reporter Julie Watts after being pressed on her strategy to gain Republican support in her bid to become California governor.

Driving the news: In footage from an interview conducted last month but released Tuesday, Porter appeared frustrated when asked how she planned to win over Republican voters. After attempting to demur the premise of needing GOP votes to win, an exasperated Porter said, “I don’t want this all on camera,” signaling her intent to walk away. • The exchange comes as Porter faces a competitive race for California’s top political post, where appealing to independent and GOP voters remains a key challenge.

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