Former President Biden Declines to Endorse Candidates in California Governor Race
Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. told his former chief of staff that he will not endorse any candidate in the California governor primary. The decision includes Xavier Becerra, Biden's former health and human services secretary.
foxnews.comFormer President Joseph R. Biden Jr. said he will not endorse Xavier Becerra or any other candidate in the California governor primary. Mr. Biden made the statement to his former chief of staff, Ron Klain, who relayed the decision in an interview this week. Klain said the former president remains neutral despite personal regard for Becerra.
Becerra, 68, served as Biden's health and human services secretary during the Covid-19 pandemic and oversaw the federal response to a surge in migrant children at the southern border. S. congressman, and a state lawmaker. Becerra became a leading candidate in the June 2 primary after Rep.
Eric Swalwell withdrew last month amid sexual assault allegations. He has received endorsements from some House members and state lawmakers.
Other Endorsements Gov.
Gavin Newsom and former Vice President Kamala Harris have not endorsed Becerra or other candidates in the race, though they have endorsed candidates in other contests.
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3 events- This week
Ron Klain said former President Biden told him he would not endorse any candidate.
1 sourceThe New York Times - Last month
Eric Swalwell withdrew from the California governor race amid sexual assault allegations.
1 sourceThe New York Times - June 2
California holds its primary election for governor.
1 sourceThe New York Times
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Becerra continues campaign without endorsement from former President Biden.
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