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Progressives Attack Steyer, Call Wealth Tax, Criticize Becerra, Sheriff

4/30/2026

Left

Progressives Denounce Steyer

Progressive candidates denounced billionaire Tom Steyer’s fossil-fuel investments, highlighted his $143 million campaign, and urged a wealth tax and polluter-pay measures.
Eight candidates debated at Pomona College in Claremont, California, on April 28, 2026, ahead of the June 2 primary.
Xavier Becerra was attacked for his immigration and health-care record.
Sheriff Chad Bianco was criticized for seizing 650,000 ballots and spreading false COVID-19 vaccine claims.

Right

Hilton Energizes

President Donald Trump’s endorsement of former Fox host Steve Hilton has energized Republican voters in the crowded gubernatorial race.
Eight candidates debated at Pomona College in Claremont, California, on April 28, 2026, ahead of the June 2 primary.
The 90-minute debate grew chaotic as moderators warned they would cut microphones to keep order.
A CBS News/YouGov poll after the debate showed Hilton at 16 % with 26 % undecided.

Blindspot

Left coverage emphasized criticism of former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s immigration and health-care record and his proposal to declare a state of emergency to freeze homeowner-insurance rates, details absent from Right coverage.
Right coverage highlighted President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Steve Hilton and its energizing effect on Republican voters, a point not mentioned in Left coverage.

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Progressives Denounce Steyer

Progressive candidates denounced billionaire Tom Steyer’s fossil-fuel investments, highlighted his $143 million campaign, and urged a wealth tax and polluter-pay measures.
Eight candidates debated at Pomona College in Claremont, California, on April 28, 2026, ahead of the June 2 primary.
Xavier Becerra was attacked for his immigration and health-care record.
Sheriff Chad Bianco was criticized for seizing 650,000 ballots and spreading false COVID-19 vaccine claims.

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