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Becerra gains momentum in California governor’s race after Swalwell shake-up

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat who served as former President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services secretary, is gaining new traction in California’s crowded race for governor.  His catapult to the top tier came after former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s epic fall from grace earlie

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Becerra gains momentum in California governor’s race after Swalwell shake-upXavier Becerra, a Democrat who served as former President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services secretary, is gaining new traction in California’s crowded race for governor.  His catapult to the top tier came after former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s epic fall from grace earlie
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