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Xavier Becerra: A campaign focused on the cost of living and Donald Trump
He says faster permits and down-payment aid can ease rents and home prices while California voters weigh his experience against a Trump-focused campaign.
- With the November 3 election approaching, Democrat Xavier Becerra leads Republican Steve Hilton 58% to 33% in California's gubernatorial race, according to recent polling by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies.
- Voters across California express frustration with rising rents, gasoline prices, and healthcare costs. Becerra argues that housing construction sits at the root of these economic challenges affecting household budgets.
- Hilton pledges to eliminate state income taxes for those earning $150,000 or less, cap vehicle registration at $73 by abolishing the California DMV, and reduce gasoline to $3 per gallon.
- Emphasizing his government experience, Becerra, a former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary, prioritizes expanding housing construction during his first 100 days, arguing his background prepares him to deliver results.
- Registration data shows Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 2 to 1 in California, compounding the uphill battle for Hilton, who has campaigned in all 58 counties despite an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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