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While her influence grows, her prospects in the gubernatorial race seem to diminish at a rapid pace. According to prediction markets, her chances of becoming California's next governor plummeted from 40% to a mere 16%. Conversely, Senator Alex Padilla, despite not actively running for the governor's seat, has seen his odds triple, rising from 10% to 27%. This shift indicates a swift change in public perception and betting behavior, driven largely by her controversial moments.
The narrative underscores how a single high-profile incident—her snapping at a reporter—can drastically impact political fortunes. Such moments tend to dominate public consciousness, and in Porter’s case, they have both elevated her notoriety and potentially hindered her gubernatorial ambitions.