Fact-checking TV ads in California governor’s race
TV ads for the top two Democrats in the race for California governor hit the airwaves this week. PolitiFact California examined the accuracy of the claims in each one.
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Democrat from California
Gavin Newsom is a former mayor of San Francisco and current lieutenant governor of California. He is a Democratic candidate in the 2018 California governor's race.
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Radio interview showed shift in position
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Report backs up claim on short supply of Calif. housing
Transportation, construction drive region's job growth
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Newsom's iPhone, healthcare numbers add up
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