Becerra, Hilton face off in California gubernatorial debate
Candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton faced off in their first one-on-one debate ahead of the November election for California governor.
The Democratic candidate for California governor, Xavier Becerra, made it a point to connect his Republican rival Steve Hilton to the policies of former President Donald Trump during their CNN debate on Wednesday night. Becerra stated that opting for Hilton's plan would ultimately lead to the same outcomes as those brought about by Trump.
Hilton, a former Fox News host and British political operative, aimed to distance himself from Trump while asserting that Democrats' complete control over the state government in Sacramento was making it difficult for regular citizens to live in California.
The debate marked the only scheduled clash between the two before the race to replace term-limited Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The state, home to approximately 12% of all Americans, is grappling with major issues such as housing prices, homelessness, natural disasters, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
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