Steve Hilton advances; now the real race begins

Congratulations to the dynamic Steve Hilton for advancing to the general election in November.The GOP candidate for governor, whom we endorsed in the primary, ran a common-sense primary campaign that appealed to millions of Californians. He showed energy, vision and passion for change –– the opposite of Xavier Becerra, the Democrat he’ll face in the fall.The Hilton-Becerra matchup gives California voters the contest they deserve: a choice between change and the status quo. The alternative, a race between the milquetoast Becerra and far-left billionaire Tom Steyer, would have closed the door to change this election cycle.Hilton, of course, will need to make the case for change in a compelling, articulate, visionary way.  California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story He’ll need to appeal not just to Republicans, who are about 25% of the state electorate, but to independents and Democrats who concede the state’s poor choices to date on issues ranging from affordability to climate to homelessness. He’ll need to transcend the head of his own national party, treading a careful path that alienates neither the president nor those in California who suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome.

Becerra is unremarkable: a career politician with little to show for it and a striking lack of support from most of those he worked with in the Biden administration.As health secretary, Becerra lost track of tens of thousands of migrant children and blundered his way through the COVID crisis.California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Si...