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Hilton's 'Just Try It' Ad Sparks Fierce Backlash Within GOP Base
politics8 days ago

Hilton's 'Just Try It' Ad Sparks Fierce Backlash Within GOP Base

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton faces severe internal party backlash over a sexually suggestive campaign ad titled 'Just Try It, California.' The spot, which features two women in a bedroom setting, has drawn condemnation from fellow GOP nominees who call it exploitative and 'creepy.' While Hilton defends the ad as a provocative strategy to attract non-Republican voters in the deep blue state, the controversy has fractured his coalition. He trails Democrat Xavier Becerra by a significant margin in the polls, with the race now less than a month away.

via The Guardian|
#2026-midterms#california-governor#politics
Post-debate poll shows California governor race tightening as 14% of voters remain undecided
politics8 days ago

Post-debate poll shows California governor race tightening as 14% of voters remain undecided

A new poll commissioned by Steve Hilton’s campaign shows Democrat Xavier Becerra’s lead in the California governor’s race has narrowed to 5.6 points, down from a 15-point margin in an earlier survey. Conducted by pollster David Wolfson on October 1-2, the survey found 45.7% support for Becerra and 40.1% for Hilton, with 14.1% undecided. While 58.8% of voters believe the state is headed in the wrong direction, Becerra retains a 72.5% lean among undecided voters. The race remains competitive despite Becerra’s lower favorable rating, as Hilton leverages voter frustration with high costs and Democratic leadership.

via nypost.com|
#2026-election#california-governor#politics
politics12 days ago

Becerra ties Hilton to Trump in final California debate as polling gap widens

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton held their likely final debate before the November 3 election, with Becerra leveraging his massive polling lead to repeatedly link Hilton to Donald Trump’s unpopular policies. Hilton attempted to distance himself from the president while attacking Democratic control of Sacramento, but analysts noted his efforts were insufficient to overcome the 18-point deficit. The debate highlighted deep divisions on immigration, AI regulation, and cost of living, with Becerra portraying Hilton as a proxy for federal overreach and Hilton framing the race as a revolt against 'The Machine.'

via Politico|
#california-governor#immigration#politics
Becerra and Hilton clash on taxes, AI, and immigration in final California debate
politics12 days ago

Becerra and Hilton clash on taxes, AI, and immigration in final California debate

In the first and likely only televised debate before the November 3 election, California gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton traded sharp attacks on taxes, immigration, and AI. Held in Burbank, the debate highlighted Becerra’s strategy of linking Hilton to President Trump and Hilton’s focus on breaking from 16 years of Democratic rule. While Becerra leads polls by a wide margin, Hilton pushed for regulatory changes in housing and AI, drawing criticism for his low-profile opponent’s lack of policy detail.

via CNN|
#2026-election#california-governor#cnn-debate
Gavin Newsom Lists Fair Oaks Estate for $7.5 Million as Family Transitions
politics1 month ago

Gavin Newsom Lists Fair Oaks Estate for $7.5 Million as Family Transitions

Gov. Gavin Newsom and first partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom have listed their gated Fair Oaks estate for $7.5 million. The 12,663-square-foot, 8.2-acre property features a resort-style pool with a cold plunge and hot tub, a tennis court, private casita, a 5,000-bottle wine cellar, and a four-car garage, with seven bedrooms, nine full baths and three partial baths. The family bought the property in 2018 for $3.7 million; as Newsom’s term nears its end in 2027, the sale marks part of a broader transition between Sacramento, Marin County and their other residences.

via KCRA|
#california-governor#estate-listing#fair-oaks-estate
Becerra advances toward California governor's race general election
politics4 months ago

Becerra advances toward California governor's race general election

Democrat Xavier Becerra is projected by the AP to advance to California's governor race general election after a late surge in a crowded primary. It remains unclear who will join him on the November ballot, with Republican Steve Hilton and billionaire Tom Steyer in strong positions as mail ballots continue to be counted. Becerra would be the first Latino governor in modern California history if elected; his moderate stance contrasts with Steyer's populist approach and with other rivals who trailed in the primary.

via The Washington Post|
#california-elections-2026#california-governor#politics
California governor race and LA mayor race top Tuesday primaries
politics4 months ago

California governor race and LA mayor race top Tuesday primaries

Six states vote in primaries Tuesday, led by California's governor’s race—where Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer vie with Republican Steve Hilton after Eric Swalwell's exit—and a crowded Los Angeles mayoral field including Spencer Pratt facing incumbent Karen Bass and Democrat Nithya Raman; Democrats seek to expand their Senate map with Iowa and Montana open seats, while other California and New Jersey House races are watched for clues ahead of November.

via CNN|
#california#california-governor#elections
Becerra Under Fire From Inside Biden Camp as California Governor Campaign Heats Up
politics4 months ago

Becerra Under Fire From Inside Biden Camp as California Governor Campaign Heats Up

Xavier Becerra, the front-running California gubernatorial candidate, faces a wave of anonymous criticism from former Biden administration officials over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unaccompanied migrant children, amid broader Beltway tensions. Supporters highlight accomplishments from his HHS tenure, like drug-price relief and ACA expansion, while critics allege unpreparedness and limited visibility during crises. The debate blends legitimate concerns with partisan hostility, and voters deserve a transparent, evidence-based appraisal beyond anonymous soundbites as the primary race tightens.

via Los Angeles Times|
#anonymous-sources#becerra#biden-administration
Becerra Extends Lead in California Governor Poll
politics4 months ago

Becerra Extends Lead in California Governor Poll

A PPIC poll of 986 likely voters shows Democrat Xavier Becerra leading the California governor’s race with 23%, followed by Steve Hilton at 20%, Tom Steyer at 15%, Chad Bianco at 13%, and Katie Porter at 12%. The race is shaped by California’s open-primary system, with Becerra gaining momentum after Swalwell dropped out amid misconduct allegations; the survey also highlights broader national mood and other political trends ahead of midterm elections.

via CalMatters|
#becerra#california-governor#california-politics
Bass Maintains LA Lead, Runoff Risk as Becerra Climbs in California Governor Poll
politics5 months ago

Bass Maintains LA Lead, Runoff Risk as Becerra Climbs in California Governor Poll

In Emerson College Polling’s latest survey, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leads the mayoral field with about 30% but remains short of a majority, making a runoff with Spencer Pratt or Nithya Raman likely; Pratt is at 22% and Raman at 20%. In California’s governor race, Xavier Becerra has surged to 19% with Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton tied at 17%, signaling a tight primary as undecided voters shrink ahead of the June 2 vote.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-governor#emerson-college#los-angeles
California governor debate exposes fault lines as Becerra faces heat over healthcare and donors
politics5 months ago

California governor debate exposes fault lines as Becerra faces heat over healthcare and donors

CNN's two-hour Los Angeles debate placed Xavier Becerra under heavy attack over his HHS tenure and campaign-finance ties, while rivals sparred on single-payer health care and California’s CalCare concept, sanctuary-state policy, housing, and a proposed billionaire tax; with no clear frontrunner in a sprawling field, the high-stakes race for California’s next governor remains volatile ahead of the June primary.

via Los Angeles Times|
#calcare#california-governor#housing-affordability
CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy
politics5 months ago

CNN debate puts California governor hopefuls on the firing line over housing, costs and Trump-era policy

Seven California governor candidates faced CNN in Monterey Park, trading sharp lines on housing affordability, energy, AI, healthcare, and immigration. Xavier Becerra touted his experience and readiness to fight the Trump administration, Antonio Villaraigosa pressed for reform, Steve Hilton attacked Democratic policies, Tom Steyer pushed tax reforms and anti‑corporate stands, and Chad Bianco defended his law‑enforcement record while keeping questions about his Oath Keepers ties in play. The lively debate highlighted policy divides as mail ballots arrive and the field narrows in the race.

via Los Angeles Times|
#becerra#california-governor#gubernatorial-debate
Democrats Question Harris’s 2028 Bid, Hint a California Governorship Could Have Helped
politics5 months ago

Democrats Question Harris’s 2028 Bid, Hint a California Governorship Could Have Helped

Democrats are warning Kamala Harris about a potential 2028 presidential run, arguing she would face a substantial burden defending her past DC record and that a California governorship could have been a stronger path; the party is divided as Harris weighs a national bid amid a competitive California governor race and lingering concerns about nominating her.

via New York Post|
#2028-election#california-governor#democratic-party