The California Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Xavier Becerra in his campaign for governor, marking the first time the organization has supported a Democratic candidate in a gubernatorial race. The endorsement was decided by the CalChamber's board of directors on Thursday, who expressed that Becerra is 'best positioned' to provide 'stability and certainty' for businesses in California. The endorsement comes as Becerra faces Republican candidate Steve Hilton in the upcoming election.
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California Chamber of Commerce endorses Xavier Becerra for governor
The California Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Xavier Becerra for governor, a first for the organization in supporting a Democratic candidate. The board stated that Becerra is well-positioned to offer stability and certainty for California businesses as he competes against Republican Steve Hilton.
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