'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
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Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton debated for 60 minutes Wednesday night on a soundstage in Burbank. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak watched the gubernatorial match-up and weigh in.
Arellano: Steve Hilton came in with next to no chance of becoming the next California governor, but maybe if he focused on touting the feel-good messages he's been spouting since launching his campaign in front of the Huntington Beach Pier earlier this year β Make California Gold Again! Califordable! I'm a Legal Immigrant with a British Accent! β he might've convinced at least a few voters to go with him.
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