Becerra’s rise sparks progressive backlash in California governor race

Former HHS secretary Xavier Becerra surged to the front of California’s crowded governor race after Swalwell’s exit, but is drawing renewed backlash from progressive critics over immigration handling, oil money donations, and his stance on single-payer health care, as Steyer and Porter attack his establishment credentials ahead of the June 2 top-two primary amid late fundraising and debates over his record.