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PoliticsThe Hill4h ago

Steyer endorses Becerra after losing California gubernatorial primary

Tom Steyer, a top progressive candidate for California governor, endorsed Democrat Xavier Becerra on Tuesday evening after conceding his loss in the state’s primary contest.   Becerra and Republican candidate Steve Hilton received the top two spots in the gubernatorial primary, Decision Desk HQ p...

PoliticsGuardian World5h ago

Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race

Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November election Republican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned Fox News personality, has advanced to the November general election in the race to become California ’s next governo...

PoliticsGuardian World5h ago

Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?

Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November After years of working in the background of Conservative party politics in Britain, Steve Hilton has passed the first major test as his own front man: cli...

FinanceBloomberg Markets11h ago

Will Billionaires Really Flee a California Wealth Tax?

California is considering a one-time, 5% tax on billionaires to fund healthcare shortfalls tied to major federal cuts. Opponents say it will prompt the uber-rich to leave, while supporters argue states can't afford not to tax wealth that's grown far faster than ordinary incomes.

PoliticsThe Hill21h ago

California’s elections are dangerously slow

As of this writing, Republican Spencer Pratt is running third in the officially nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles mayor. It would not be in any way surprising for a Republican to finish out of the running in Los Angeles.

PoliticsThe Hill21h ago

GOP cries foul over California, but fails to echo Trump claims

Republican lawmakers are crying foul over progressive Democratic candidate Nithya Raman’s remarkable comeback in the Los Angeles mayor’s race, where Republican candidate Spencer Pratt appeared to be solidly in second place when the in-person polls closed on June 2 but then saw his eight-point lea...