"“I liked the way he took Trump on, the impeachment thing in Congress,” Martinez said of the former Bay Area congressman, a Trump nemesis who served as one of the House prosecutors in 2021 when Democrats held the wayward president to account for the second time."
"Then, suddenly, Swalwell's campaign collapsed under the weight of allegations of abuse, including charges he sexually assaulted a former aide. With Martinez's choice out of the running, the Democrat turned to the candidate who'd been his second pick all along, Xavier Becerra."
"To his credit, said the 65-year-old retired public relations strategist, Becerra has largely kept clear of controversy and there's never been a whiff of personal scandal - an important consideration after Swalwell's spectacular self-destruction."
"“He has the most experience,” said Ruben Avita, a 57-year-old actor who leans Democratic and is tilting toward Becerra over hedge-fund billionaire Tom Steyer. “At this point,” Avita said as he waited to catch a double feature at a cineplex in Monterey Park, “I want someone with a proven track record.”"
Eddie Martinez opposed Donald Trump and initially supported Eric Swalwell for California governor, praising Swalwell’s confrontation with Trump during impeachment proceedings. Swalwell’s campaign later collapsed after allegations of abuse, including claims of sexual assault of a former aide. Martinez shifted support to Xavier Becerra, his second choice, citing long familiarity and a largely controversy-free public record. Martinez also said electing California’s first Latino governor in modern times would be meaningful. With the primary nearing its final two weeks, Becerra has gained momentum after trailing in polls, emerging as the Democrat to beat. Other voters emphasized Becerra’s experience and proven track record.
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