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California Governor Debate: Rivals Gang up on Democratic Frontrunner Becerra
Candidates traded attacks on Xavier Becerra as a former aide’s guilty plea and other controversies dominated a low-energy final debate, analysts said.
- On Thursday, seven California gubernatorial candidates gathered in San Francisco for a 90-minute televised debate, their final opportunity to appeal to voters before the June 2 primary election.
- Democratic frontrunner Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra faced intense scrutiny over a scandal involving his former aide, Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing $225,000 from his dormant campaign account.
- Rivals attacked Becerra's record and ethics during the debate, while former Rep. Katie Porter challenged him to explain how he would generate revenue to pay for his plans.
- Recent polls show undecided voters hovering around 12%, and Democratic leaders worry that having too many candidates could result in their party being shut out of the general election.
- No candidate has polled higher than 20%, reflecting a murky race where none of the contenders have truly captured the zeitgeist of today's California.
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left, 42% Right
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left, 42% of the sources lean Right
42% Right
L 42%
C 16%
R 42%
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