California’s messy race for governor snapped into focus Tuesday night when a crowded, combative field of candidates was asked to sum up Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tenure in just one word. The debate, broadcast live on CNN, featured seven contenders still jockeying for position in a race with no clear frontrunner, as clashes over taxes, gas prices and immigration dominated the stage. But one of the night’s most revealing moments came when moderators posed a simple question: Field of candidates was asked to sum up Gov. Gavin Newsom’s tenure. AP “What is one word you would use to describe Gov. Newsom’s performance as governor?” Villaraigosa: “Performative” Porter: “Bold” Steyer: “Progressive” Hilton: “Failed” Bianco: “Failure” Becerra: “Game-changing” Mahan: “Incomplete” The seven candidates were asked to give a one word summary of Newsom’s time in office. REUTERS The blunt exercise exposed deep divisions — not just between parties, but with the candidates.…