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A former Biden Cabinet secretary, state attorney general and longtime congressman from Los Angeles, Becerra had been wallowing in the low single-digits in public opinion polls less than three months ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“There is no connection between Reliance’s investment in AFR and any unique measures associated with general U.S. trade, tariff, sanctions or licensing outcomes,” Reliance said.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
California uses “blanket” primaries, which means the top-two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
A constituency that made up 0.1% of voters at the last general election is not only picking a new MP on 18 June.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
This was obviously pre–Civil War, and I stank at pre–Civil War simulations as a general rule.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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