California’s Next Governor May Be All Business

DAN WALTERS: If Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor, he’ll be a workhorse rather than a show horse

In the eight decades since the end of World War II, 11 men have served as governor of California — counting Jerry Brown twice.

If Xavier Becerra is California's next governor, he'll be a workhorse rather than a show horse

Odds are, Becerra will win against Hilton. Then as governor — and unlike Newsom — he won't likely run for higher office while governing.

California’s Next Governor May Be All Business

Xavier Becerra, the soft-spoken son of Sacramento immigrants, is the heavy favorite to replace Gavin Newsom — and political observers say his style couldn't be more different. Source

If Xavier Becerra is California’s next governor, he’ll be a workhorse rather than a show horse

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In the eight decades since the end of World War II, 11 men have served as governor of California — counting Jerry Brown twice. Six, beginning with Earl Warren, have been Republicans and the remaining five, including current Gov. Gavin Newsom, have been […]