Governor Gavin Newsom’s team is reportedly looking at backing Xavier Becerra for the next governor after he saw a sudden spike in the polls following Eric Swalwell’s downfall.
Becerra, who served as Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden, has been one of the biggest benefactors after the exit of Swalwell,who stands accused of rape and sexual harassment.
Recent polling showed Becerra, who trailed in the low single digits of around 4%–5%,surging to 10%.
California voters have begun to look at him with fresh eyes amidincreased social media chatteraround him.
A lot of longtime consultants and advisors in Newsom’s political network had been coalescing around Swalwell,the California Post previously reported, in parallel with unions and other groups also lining up endorsements.
Figures tied to Newsom’s political apparatus — including Courtni Pugh, Lindsey Cobia and Jason Elliott — had varying levels of involvement with Swalwell’s campaign.
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Bearstar Strategies partners Ace Smith, Sean Clegg and Juan Rodriguez helped launch an independent expenditure committee backing Swalwell.
They all made quick U-turns when the sexual assault allegations against Swalwell surfaced. Swalwell is denying the accusations.
Some Newsom allies are now eyeing Becerra, Politico reported. LaMont Digital, a creative agency that worked with Newsom, recently joined Becerra’s campaign.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
