Race for California governor: Becerra gets campaign boost, Hilton tries to gain Republican votes
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Key Points:
- Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is gaining momentum in California's governor race ahead of the June primary, receiving endorsements from Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
- Becerra emphasized his progressive credentials and criticized opponents who align with former President Trump, positioning himself as a unifying candidate for diverse voters.
- Political analyst Christina Bellantoni noted Becerra's rising momentum and suggested that attacks from rival Mike Bloomberg's campaign indicate Becerra is seen as the biggest threat.
- On the Republican side, Steve Hilton views fellow GOP candidate Chad Bianco as his main competitor and warns that votes for Bianco could inadvertently help Democrats advance.
- With early voting underway, even if Bianco drops out and endorses Hilton, many votes have already been cast for Bianco, complicating the Republican primary dynamics.