In a subdued "conversation" Sen. Dianne Feinstein exchanged subtle barbs with Democratic state Sen. Kevin de León in the only face-to-face meeting between the two candidates for the U.S. Senate.
As any political consultant will tell you, with a comfortable lead, Feinstein's job is to stay calm and avoid any mistakes during the non-debate debate.
De León's mission was to get noticed, which is exceedingly difficult in a genteel debate format such as this one, hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California.