Xavier Becerra’s ‘California dream’ faces reality check as governor’s mansion beckons
Summary
Xavier Becerra is running to become California’s governor, with the article describing him as strongly favored in the heavily Democratic state. He has emphasized opposition to President Donald Trump, but California’s next governor will also face high living costs, housing and insurance challenges, and pressure to improve residents’ daily lives.Key Facts
- Becerra, 68, served as California attorney general during Trump’s first term and sued his administration more than 100 times.
- Becerra’s campaign priorities list fighting Trump second, after healthcare.
- Becerra’s Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, criticized him during their only general election debate for focusing too much on Trump.
- A Public Policy Institute of California survey found that more than eight in 10 respondents thought the country was headed in the wrong direction; nearly six in 10 said the same about California.
- The survey found that about two in 10 Californians approved of Trump’s performance in office.
- The article identifies housing, utilities, fuel, and wildfire-related insurance costs as major challenges for California residents.
- Becerra was elected to the U.S. House in 1992 and served 12 terms representing central Los Angeles.
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