Steve Hilton is now the leading Republican candidate for the California governor’s race – and a controversial decision his only real rival made at the height of the Black Lives Matter protests may be the reason why.
A new poll shows the former Fox News host holds a decisive lead over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in the race for governor, leading 42% to 33% in a head-to-head GOP primary matchup.
The poll was done after the first televised governor’s debate, when Hilton took aim at his GOP challenger ina gubernatorial debate last week in San Francisco, citing Fox 11 video footage of Bianco taking a knee in front of BLM protesters in 2020.
Upon dropping down to a knee, other sheriff deputies were seen reluctantly following suit.
Perhaps more concerning for the Bianco campaign is the sheriff’s decision to take a knee during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020.
“The leaders of this have to work with us to make a difference,” Bianco said while on bended knee.
“And if this is what starts it, then this is what starts it.”
After being shown the video, 66% of poll respondents said they found the footage of Bianco very or somewhat concerning, suggesting the incident could pose a significant liability.
Meanwhile, polls have consistently shown both Hilton and Bianco close to the top of a crowded field that includes high-profile Democrats such as Eric Swalwell, former congresswoman Katie Porter and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.
Only the top-two voter getters – regardless of party affiliation – will advance from the primary election on June 2.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
