"It is the latest example of this fall's epidemic of candidate self-destruction, following early Democratic leader and former Orange County U.S. Rep. Katie Porter's mishandling of a television interview and Republican Steve Hilton's sending out of a press release criticizing Newsom for actions that had earlier been proven sound. Becerra was tied for third at 8% in recent polling on the race, even with Hilton and just three points behind Porter's 11% as the early leader among Democrats."
"His onetime top aide, Sean McCluskie, is charged with sending fake bills to a dormant Becerra campaign bank account, along with Dana Williamson, a former top assistant to current Gov. Gavin Newsom and former Govs. Jerry Brown and Gray Davis. Becerra was not implicated in trying to extract funds from his inactive campaign account, which can possibly be used in the future for his political purposes."
Former top state aides Sean McCluskie and Dana Williamson were arrested on charges of sending fake bills to a dormant Xavier Becerra campaign account. Becerra was not implicated in attempts to extract funds from the inactive account. Concerns about Becerra's judgment of character may weaken his gubernatorial run. Becerra stood at about 8% in recent polling, tied for third and three points behind Porter among Democrats. Williamson also faces charges for false billings and alleged improper tax write-offs, including a private plane flight and a $10,000 luxury purse. Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against presuming guilt as investigations continue.
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