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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Columnist Questions Whether Becerra Will Govern Boldly on Healthcare, Budget

2 Nov 2026 9:03 a.m. · Source: L.A. Times Politics

L.A. Times columnist George Skelton writes that Xavier Becerra's gubernatorial campaign has been plodding, and questions whether the career politician will make tough calls on Medi-Cal and the state budget.

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