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7. Leave it to Califonians. It looks like the vicious, underhanded attacks on Becerra are boosting him.
Wed May 13, 2026, 04:23 PM
Wednesday
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221236335

And a "Hunter Biden" attack, as well.

• Xavier Becerra’s longtime advisor Sean McCluskie pleaded guilty to stealing $225,000 from the former Biden Cabinet secretary’s campaign account.
• Democratic and Republican rivals in the 2026 California governor’s race are seizing on the scandal to question Becerra’s fitness, warning that legal jeopardy could hand victory to Republicans.


Becerra has not been accused of wrongdoing, and prosecutors’ court filings describe him as a victim. He told The Times that he cooperated with investigators, including appearing before the grand jury.

All I can say about this mud-slinging is:

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