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California Governor Race Heats Up: Becerra Targets Steyer's Alleged Hypocrisy
Dems engulfed in civil war as Xavier Becerra rumbles Tom Steyer’s shocking hypocrisy — with receipts
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In the lead-up to California's gubernatorial primary, Xavier Becerra has criticized rival Tom Steyer for his past connections with PG&E's CEO, despite Steyer's claims of opposition to the utility. Becerra's campaign highlights Steyer's previous endorsements of PG&E while he positions himself against the company, which has spent heavily to thwart Steyer's campaign.
- 01Tom Steyer has been portrayed as hypocritical for his past friendly interactions with PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe.
- 02Xavier Becerra's campaign has shared evidence of Steyer's previous praise for PG&E, contrasting it with his current anti-PG&E rhetoric.
- 03Steyer claims PG&E has invested over $10 million to prevent his gubernatorial candidacy.
- 04Becerra is currently the Democratic frontrunner ahead of the June 2 primary, with Steyer polling in third place.
- 05Steyer has pledged to reduce utility rates by 25% by dismantling utility monopolies.
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As the California gubernatorial primary approaches, tensions rise between Democratic candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra. Becerra's campaign has accused Steyer of hypocrisy for previously mingling with Patricia Poppe, CEO of PG&E, which has invested heavily against him in the race. Becerra's team highlighted social media posts showing Steyer's past interactions with Poppe, contrasting them with his current stance against the utility company, which he labels as one of his primary adversaries. Steyer has leveraged PG&E's opposition to bolster his appeal among far-left voters, promising to cut utility rates by 25% by breaking up utility monopolies. Despite these efforts, he currently polls third, trailing Becerra and likely Republican candidate Steve Hilton. The political landscape is heating up as both candidates prepare for the June 2 primary.
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The outcome of the primary could significantly influence California's energy policies and governance.
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