Xavier Becerra Eyes California Governor Bid
June 6, 2026·about 3 hours 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...