Biden cabinet
Coverage of Biden cabinet in the Nexus archive.
- How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor
Xavier Becerra's California gubernatorial campaign improved from 3% polling in late March to advancing to the general election. If elected, Becerra would become California's first Latino governor since 1875, when Romualdo Pacheco led the state.
- Xavier Becerra advances to November runoff in California governor’s race
Xavier Becerra is advancing to a November runoff in California's gubernatorial race after securing a top-tier position in the primary, according to the Associated Press.
- Barabak: Becerra is lashed by rivals over his Beltway background
Gubernatorial rivals, led by Democrat Tom Steyer, are criticizing Xavier Becerra's time in the Biden Cabinet. The article notes there is room for criticism but also suggests some bias.
- Barabak: Becerra is lashed by rivals over his Beltway background
Gubernatorial rivals, led by Tom Steyer, are attacking Becerra's Beltway background. While some criticism is acknowledged, the article suggests underlying motivations in the attacks.
- California governor candidate Xavier Becerra makes shock vow over doomed high-speed rail
Xavier Becerra, a former Biden cabinet secretary and California politician, is running for governor and has vowed to address issues related to the state's troubled high-speed rail project. He emphasized his commitment to Valley communities, which he claims have been neglected by state leaders.
- Governor's race wildly unpredictable two weeks before Californians receive ballots
The California governor's race is highly unpredictable as Xavier Becerra gains momentum and Betty Yee withdraws. Former Biden official Becerra's rise and Yee's exit add uncertainty to the election.