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In an interview on CNN ’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson,” USC Professor Christian Grose defended his controversial formula used to determine candidates for California ’s gubernatorial debate.by various California lawmakers.
The debate, originally scheduled at the University of Southern California, was canceled following a public outcry. The controversy centered around the fact that all six candidates invited to the debate were white, while the next four candidates on the list were people of color. In an interview on CNN’s “The Story Is with Elex Michaelson,” USC Professor Christian Grose defended his controversial formula used to determine candidates for California’s gubernatorial debate. Professor Grose explained that the formula was based on standard social science methodology, incorporating two main variables: polling and fundraising. “I used the methodology that’s been endorsed by scholars from Harvard, Stanford, and Princeton,” Grose stated, emphasizing its widespread acceptance in political research. When asked about the accusations of racism and bias from California lawmakers and candidates, Grose dismissed them, noting that the same formula has been used in other elections with different outcomes. “When you run it through other elections, like the Mayor of LA race, the candidates who come out on top on this formula are candidates of color,” he pointed out. He further clarified that the formula did not give “bonus points” to any specific candidate, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, whose inclusion was a major point of contention. Mahan had been performing well in fundraising despite lower polling numbers, which boosted his overall ranking. Oil heir ordered to pay historic $1.1B after brutally attacking toddler stepson, putting him in wheelchair F-16 fighter jets scramble, deploy flares after security scare near Trump's Air Force One at Palm Beach airport Cop bashes teen baseball player in the head with Taser in front of crowd: 'What the f–k's wrong with you?' “The reality is just the candidates who were complaining were not doing as well,” Grose said. “And it’s not the formula, and it wasn’t me.” The cancellation of the debate has left a void in the gubernatorial race, with no further debates scheduled for at least a month. Grose lamented the situation, stating, “We missed an opportunity to really hear from candidates on issues.” Despite the backlash, Grose maintained that he was not involved in the decision regarding the number of candidates to be invited, which was determined by USC. He concluded by reiterating the importance of diversity in California politics but stressed that the results were a reflection of the candidates’ campaign performances rather than any inherent bias in the formula. Israel bars Catholic officials from praying at holy site on Palm Sunday, outraging US Ambassador Mike Huckabee Oil heir ordered to pay historic $1.1B after brutally attacking toddler stepson, putting him in wheelchairLI woman suing Instagram over eating disorder says 'old man' Mark Zuckerberg doesn't understand 'experiences of young girls' Stream It Or Skip It: 'Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole' On Netflix, Where A Troubled Detective Tracks Down A Serial Killer Who Is Terrorizing Oslo
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