Biden Withholds Endorsement in California Governor Race 11 Days Before June 2 Primary
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Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Biden Withholds Endorsement in California Governor Race 11 Days Before June 2 Primary
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 22
Ron Klain said Biden has decided not to endorse Xavier Becerra or any other candidate in California's governor race, keeping neutral ahead of the June 2 primary.
Biden told Klain the move was not a rebuke of Becerra, saying he admires his former health secretary but also has ties to other candidates.
Becerra, 68, has emerged as an unexpected front-runner after Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit last month amid sexual assault allegations.
The non-endorsement leaves Becerra without backing from some of California's biggest Democratic figures, with Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris also staying out so far.
With top officials staying neutral, does Xavier Becerra's campaign have the support to win California's governorship?
Why did a leading candidate abandon his signature healthcare policy just as his campaign gained momentum?