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Beware any influencers that suddenly started portraying Xavier Becerra as strong, masterful leader within the past few weeks. This operation exposed some kind of weird propaganda network in our midst. No way there was a sudden outpouring of organic passion for an Empty Suit at 4% in the polls.

Absolutely. Almost immediately after Swalwell dropped I was getting dozens of Becerra texts. Usually these go to spam, but his were getting through.

I was at the Saikat rally last night, asked other attendees their CA gov choice. Not one said Becerra.

Yup, I noticed this moment Swalwell went down. All of the "Vote Blue No Matter Who" McResistance dorks immediately started to promote Becerra's campaign.

I like Katie Porter. I can't figure out why she has so little traction. Becerra has the establishment imprimatur, so maybe we're stuck with him. Steyer, well, nothing personal but I just refuse to vote for rich people who use money to muscle their way in.

I like her a lot too, but find myself leaning toward Steyer because unless he's flat out lying - so far I don't feel like he is - he has a broader vision for where CA should go and is able to communicate that well. I want Porter to have a large role in the administration, just not in the lead role.

I have an algorithmic rule. A self-funded campaign is like a self-published book. It's an end run around process. Steyer might be totally fine, but I want someone who came up through a political process, not by buying their way in. This might sound silly but if I make ad hoc tweaks, it's not a rule

“It’s like: ‘We need to figure out a candidate who can win!’ But then…(Becerra)? Really?’ said one former Biden administration official.”

I hope people read the whole article - it is mixed. "I think Secretary Becerra was one of the most effective members of the president’s Cabinet and delivered on the president’s agenda very powerfully and had a record,” [Ron] Klain said.

Klain is lying

I respect your opinions, but I have to say, gee, what a surprise, Politico is running a story bashing a Dem who is doing well. Who woulda thunk it.

The truth is the truth regardless of who prints it.

That may be. But I don't count Politico getting a bunch of anonymous quotes bashing a Democrat as anything approaching the truth. Especially when there are other people, willing to go on the record, who are saying the opposite. Bottom line is, 1/2

The CA Teacher's Association is backing Steyer.

The board not the members recommended Steyer. No endorsement