California’s think-alike Dems cancel debate over ‘lack of diversity’

The University of Southern California canceled its gubernatorial debate 24 hours before it was to start. Why? The six candidates who qualified under polling and fundraising metrics were – gasp! – all white. Democrat candidates of color immediately accused USC of excluding “candidates of color.”

Mind you, their platforms – on housing, crime, homelessness, taxes, etc. – are virtually indistinguishable. Is there a difference between a black, Hispanic or Asian American candidate who wants...