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- U.S. Republican candidate Steve Hilton released a sexually suggestive ad with young women and an LGBTQ+ flag.
- Republican Michael Gates and candidate Sonja Shaw called the ad disturbing and unacceptable.
- Hilton defended the spot, saying the “Just Try It” video was a provocative, humorous point.
- UC Berkeley poll (Sept. 15-20) gave Becerra 58% and Hilton 33%, a 25-point lead.