"Becerra needed to roar about his many accomplishments in his 35-year career in Sacramento and Washington, to distinguish himself from the relative political neophytes around him."
"This possibility seems to have uncorked California's silent majority - the rancho libertarians turned off by hard-right politics but also the wokoso politics they feel have left them behind."
"Becerra's campaign, once as rudderless as a leaf in a river in a race so chaotic for Democrats that many feared two Republicans would win on June 2 and face each other in the general election, suddenly latched onto a palpable wave."
"At the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books last weekend, I saw people sporting Becerra campaign buttons who had just come from a rally that was expected to draw a few hundred but instead had over 2,000 RSVPs."
Xavier Becerra faced significant pressure during the California governor debate, needing to showcase his extensive experience and vision for the state. Instead, he delivered a lackluster performance, merely listing his accomplishments without engaging the audience. His campaign gained momentum after Eric Swalwell's exit, appealing to voters seeking a competent leader. Becerra's support surged, evidenced by increased campaign visibility and enthusiasm at recent events, reflecting a shift among Californians disillusioned with current political dynamics.
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