A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California’s elections
Summary
California’s primary elections are heating up with competitive governor and mayor races marked by sharp attacks between candidates. In the governor’s race, Xavier Becerra leads despite controversy over a former aide’s corruption charges, while in Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass is challenged by Spencer Pratt, a former reality-TV star who has attracted attention with his outspoken campaign.Key Facts
- California’s primary election is less than three weeks away.
- The governor’s race is crowded after frontrunner Eric Swalwell dropped out due to sexual assault allegations, which he denies.
- Xavier Becerra, former US Health Secretary, leads the governor’s race, followed by Steve Hilton (supported by President Trump) and billionaire Tom Steyer.
- Other governor candidates include Chad Bianco, Katie Porter, and Matt Mahan.
- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass leads her re-election bid, challenged by Spencer Pratt, a former MTV reality-TV star.
- Pratt has criticized Bass’s handling of homelessness and wildfire recovery and falsely claimed to live in a trailer after his home burned down.
- Becerra denies any wrongdoing related to his former aide Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to corruption and fraud.
- Tom Steyer and other candidates have raised concerns about Becerra’s ties to the corruption case.
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