Kim PeralesMay 14

Complicated; "In debates, #Becerra:🚨grilled re whereabouts of 85K #children *went “missing” while he ran #HHS.

DIDN'T VANISH⚡➡️but rptg found serious breakdowns in how HHS vetted sponsors & safeguarded kids. HHS: resp for kids when➡️1st cross the border. Caseworkers care for them in shelters, vet➡️adults *take them +follow up with a call. Early in the Biden admin so many kids: entering the C➡️Becerra began urging staff mems to move them more quickly thru shelters..."

#USPol
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/us/politics/xavier-becerra-migrant-children.html?unlocked_article_code=1.iVA.tNIW.w6i8Fhh5XTT6&smid=url-share

Why the Migrant Child Crisis Is Roiling the California Governor Race

The Times broke the story that has become a dominant line of attack against Xavier Becerra, the Democratic front-runner. Here are five things to know about it.

The New York Times
James M.May 14

If you're watching the polls for the California governor's race, the first non-partisan poll since May 1 was released today, from Emerson College (May 9-10, 1000 LV):

D Becerra 20%
D Steyer 19%
R Hilton 18%
D Porter 13%
R Bianco 12%
D Mahan 9%
D Villaraigosa 5%
D Thurmond 1%

It's looking very unlikely that the two Republicans will be in the runoff, unless something drastic happens.

#California #governor #polls
#Becerra #Steyer #Porter

Show threadDave RahardjaMay 4
@sgt1372 At this time, I’m also leaning #Becerra.
Show threadsgt1372May 4

@drahardja Just got an email telling me that my ballot is in the mail.

And, at this point, I'm leaning towards #Becerra too. 🤷‍♂️

Porter & the rest of the Dems should formally withdraw now (only Yee & Swalwell have so far) but it won't change the ballot because all of their names will still be on there.

Fortunately, from this poll, it looks like Becerra will have enough votes to get him in a run off with Hilton & there's no way that Hilton is going to beat Becerra 1 on 1.

But, it's #politics, & heaven help us if that happens. 🤦‍♂️

andybrwnApr 24
Stop being so chill, Xavier #Becerra. Fight for California's future - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-23/xavier-becerra-california-governor-debate #CAPol #CAGovRace
Stop being so chill, Xavier Becerra. Fight for California's future

Being careful has served Becerra well, but this is the greatest opportunity of his life. It's six weeks until the primary, so time to throw down.

Los Angeles Times
andybrwnApr 21
#Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-04-21/becerra-momentum-money-polls-governors-race #CAPol #CAGovRace
Becerra sees momentum, money and movement in the polls in governor's race

In addition to new endorsements, Becerra has jumped nine points in a recent state Democratic party poll, tying with billionaire Tom Steyer at 13%.

Los Angeles Times
andybrwnApr 21
Opinion | Xavier #Becerra surges in race for California governor https://calmatters.org/commentary/2026/04/eric-swalwell-xavier-becerra-california/ #CAPol #CAGovRace
Opinion | With Eric Swalwell's scandalous implosion, Xavier Becerra surges in race for California governor

Republicans Steve Hilton and Sheriff Chad Bianco still lead but Xavier Becerra shot up from 4% to 13%, topping all the Democrats.

CalMatters
Gail Waldby ❌👑Apr 20
#Becerra #BecereaForGovernor #California #CAPol

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fs4gsxme4tjafpsm5ray6ktl/post/3mjvfx4rdac2a
Terra SaysApr 19

Pretty certain, with the amount of disorganization in the #California governor’s race, that it’s gonna get fumbled and CA is going to end up with Bianco. And it won’t even take a year for him (with Trump’s backing) to completely dismantle the state in favor of the ultra wealthy and militarized police state.

#USPol #CA #Becerra #Bianco #Porter #Vote

Gail Waldby ❌👑Apr 15
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