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20. Finally starting to see ads from him.

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 04:01 PM

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Most of them hammer two issues: "I'll fix healthcare" and "I stood up to Trump". Good start, but overall they're not that inspiring.

Steyer's ads are much more effective, plus they're everywhere.

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Becerra is my choice for California Governor [View all] senseandsensibility Yesterday OP

It may turn out to be 2 republicans... lame54 Yesterday #1

That fear is way overblown. Wiz Imp 22 hrs ago #40

Steyer should win the top nom easily... WarGamer 18 hrs ago #53

Why wasn't he the frontrunner to start with? leftstreet Yesterday #2

Becarra isn't a flashy media personality. haele Yesterday #9

Maybe the fact that folks mispell his name (as they do with Newsom) is a good sign. It's B-E-C-E-R-R-A. PeaceWave Yesterday #15

Thanks. I work with a Becarra. haele Yesterday #17

He's got a new campaign poster out - Leadership California can count on. PeaceWave Yesterday #22

I will vote based on how the polls are JI7 Yesterday #3

I wonder how many in CA would be open to RCV RandomNumbers Yesterday #6

I would be opposed to RCV from what I have seen if it JI7 Yesterday #13

Thank you for your honest opinion. RandomNumbers Yesterday #16

I like him Mz Pip Yesterday #4

Becerra has a low key style senseandsensibility Yesterday #11

Finally starting to see ads from him. tinrobot Yesterday #20

My choices will be Steyer, Becerra, or porter which I will decide which one after the debate in May. lostincalifornia Yesterday #5

You read my mind -- I am now for Becerra as well LSparkle Yesterday #7

Yes, he has an ad running that shows senseandsensibility Yesterday #10

Young people are definitely rallying around Becerra. PeaceWave 21 hrs ago #50

I want boring competence w/ relevant experience, and on that basis his CV looks the best. RockRaven Yesterday #8

Here's my last-minute choice usonian Yesterday #12

It's a shame his campaign hasn't had much traction fujiyamasan Yesterday #14

Share your concerns about Steyer and Porter senseandsensibility Yesterday #18

Biggest issue now is just making sure a democrat places in the top two fujiyamasan 23 hrs ago #27

Exactly!!!! mikewv 22 hrs ago #41

I also can't figure out why he hasn't got much traction. LeftInTX Yesterday #19

His resume is perfect. tinrobot Yesterday #21

I really don't know what's he like as a campaigner. Can he get some charisma? LeftInTX Yesterday #25

He's very normal and rational. tinrobot 21 hrs ago #51

Becerra would also be only the second sitting Hispanic Governor of a U.S. state. PeaceWave 17 hrs ago #54

He hasn't run any ads that Ive seem Mz Pip 23 hrs ago #28

I hadn't even considered him catchnrelease 23 hrs ago #37

Sued trump 122 times and won. Also bianco who seized 650,000 ballots... IcyPeas Yesterday #23

Hispanics are the plurality of Californians ITAL Yesterday #24

Thanks for pointing that out. senseandsensibility 22 hrs ago #47

I am waiting until there is a clear Democratic frontrunner. It's imperative ... Auggie 23 hrs ago #26

Would the entry of Kamala Harris change your vote? Frasier Balzov 23 hrs ago #29

Harris couldn't run now even if she wanted to MichMan 22 hrs ago #42

I think it's too late? senseandsensibility 22 hrs ago #48

Swalwell was my 1st choice.............. Lovie777 23 hrs ago #30

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Sounds serious Torchlight 23 hrs ago #32

Your "AI Quote" is a fabrication. PeaceWave 23 hrs ago #33

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There's no scandal to erase. paleotn 23 hrs ago #36

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave 23 hrs ago #38

Becerra's my first choice, but he's going to have to do a real hard come from behind to pass Steyer. NBachers 23 hrs ago #35

Interest in Becerra is surging. It's remarkable to witness... PeaceWave 22 hrs ago #39

Not from Cal. here. The only thing i say is bluestarone 22 hrs ago #43

Not sure about voter participation. But Democratic registration here outnumbers Republican registration 2 to 1... PeaceWave 22 hrs ago #44

not as many people who approve of fascism in California Skittles 22 hrs ago #46

So happy for that!! bluestarone 21 hrs ago #49

Becerra needs to drop out. His last 10 poll results, newest to oldest: 4%, 4%, 2%, 3%, 3%, 5%, 3%, 5%, 5%, 3%. He is one Celerity 22 hrs ago #45

That campaign finance scandal hit as he was getting going Sympthsical 20 hrs ago #52

I'm going with Steyer. He's put a ton of his own $ into progressive causes here. Sibelius Fan 11 hrs ago #55