Becerra’s improbable ascent rattles Biden aides

Former Biden administration alumni are stunned by Xavier Becerra’s rapid rise from political afterthought to front-runner in California’s gubernatorial primary, sparking a mix of disbelief and resignation. Critics point to his handling of the Covid response and migrant crisis as evidence he wasn’t well-suited for a Cabinet post, while others defend his record and argue the weak Democratic field makes his candidacy more tenable. The debate underscores lingering skepticism about his leadership despite the momentum.