California Republicans have been worrying about a potential two-Republican runoff for the governor's race, which could result in Democrats being shut out of the race. However, this is no longer theoretical, as public polling shows liberal support consolidating around billionaire Tom Steyer and former US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. If these trends continue, the top two Republicans may fail to qualify for the general election. This could be a disaster for the entire GOP ticket, with a Republican nominee at the top giving voters a reason to vote for a Democrat-versus. The article suggests that Democrats may be using former congresswoman Katie Porter to influence the Democratic vote. Despite her recent public surveys placing her at between 8 and 10%, she may not be in the top three.