Becerra faces progressive backlash and attack ads after poll surge in California governor race
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Updated · POLITICO · Apr 27
Becerra faces progressive backlash and attack ads after poll surge in California governor race
8 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Apr 27
Recent polls show Xavier Becerra tied with Tom Steyer near the top, after Eric Swalwell’s exit amid scandal and Becerra’s campaign gaining former supporters.
Progressive critics, including lawmakers Isaac Bryan and Alex Lee, highlight Becerra’s corporate donations and record on healthcare, climate, and migrant children, while Steyer’s campaign launched a TV ad criticizing Becerra’s handling of unaccompanied minors.
Becerra’s campaign counters with a debunking webpage and emphasizes his lawsuits defending progressive policies, but faces funding disadvantages against Steyer’s $120 million self-funding as ballots are set to be mailed to voters.
Spending four times his fundraising, is Becerra's campaign financially viable as voting begins?
Becerra now backs a billionaire tax he once opposed. Is this a real policy shift or a campaign tactic?
After three decades in office, can Becerra deliver real change or is he simply more of the same?
Called 'invisible' during the pandemic, can Becerra lead California through its next major crisis?
How will he fund expanded immigrant healthcare without straining California's massive Medi-Cal budget?