Mayorkas Withholds Endorsement of Becerra in June 2 California Governor Primary
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Updated · POLITICO · May 12
Mayorkas Withholds Endorsement of Becerra in June 2 California Governor Primary
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 12
Alejandro Mayorkas declined to endorse Xavier Becerra in California’s governor’s race, refusing to back his former Cabinet colleague even as Becerra leads polls weeks before the June 2 primary.
Mayorkas also sidestepped attacks on Becerra’s record as Health secretary, saying it was unfair to judge another Cabinet official’s competence from the outside.
Becerra’s rise has surprised some Biden administration alumni, though his campaign has countered doubts by highlighting support from other former administration officials.
The hesitation underscores a split between Becerra’s growing strength in the race and lingering criticism over his handling of a migrant child crisis during his time in office.
As immigration policy impacts the child care workforce, how will state leaders manage the effects on families and the economy?
How did policies meant to quickly help migrant children lead to a system where tens of thousands vanished?