Xavier Becerra Eyes California Governor Bid
June 6, 2026·20 days ago·via Democracy Docket

Xavier Becerra could become California’s next governor, and the question is whether he would keep following Gavin Newsom’s model of casting every Trump fight as a defense of “democracy.” That framing has become a favorite talking point for California Democrats, even as the state continues to struggle with the effects of big-government politics at home. The race will test whether voters want more activist theater or actual governance. Read more about this...