Caitlyn Jenner meets California voters two weeks ahead of Governor recall election
By AFP
30 August 2021 |
2:50 pm
Olympic athlete and transgender reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner meets with California voters two weeks before the election against incumbent Democrat Gavin Newsom. "I love a good fight", says the Republican candidate who promises to "lower taxes, less regulations, build a pro-business environment".
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