Democrats worry a Republican lock-out could occur under California’s nonpartisan top-two primary system if Republican candidates place first and second, forcing a Republican governor election in November. Progressives are also seeking a center-left Democratic successor after Eric Swalwell’s campaign collapsed amid allegations of criminal sexual misconduct. Xavier Becerra has emerged as a leading candidate after a polling surge and increased fundraising. As mail ballots go out, attention is turning to whether Congresswoman Katie Porter or reformed hedge-fund billionaire Tom Steyer is the best progressive bet. Porter has strong progressive credentials, including high-profile confrontations with major corporate and financial leaders using her whiteboard approach.
"In her short time in the House, she has earned national recognition thanks to viral clips of her fisking gun-industry lobbyists, health-care CEOs, and big-bank chiefs, often making use of her trademark whiteboard. In 2019, she leveled JPMorgan Chase head Jamie Dimon by asking him to figure out a monthly budget for a single mom who works as an entry-level employee at Chase for $35,070. "I don't know; I have to think about it" was all Dimon could repeat, helplessly, as she reminded him of his $31 million salary."
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