Steyer's $216 Million Bet for California Governor Falls Short
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Billionaire Tom Steyer spent a record $216 million on his California gubernatorial bid but failed to advance to the November general election, finishing behind Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra in the primary. Analysts cite ad saturation, message fatigue, and voter skepticism about a billionaire candidate, despite early polling gains; Steyer endorsed Becerra after the results, highlighting ongoing challenges for self-funded candidates in California.
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