Newsom and Becerra mocked for Mexican restaurant photo op
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Xavier Becerra found themselves on the receiving end of social media ridicule Wednesday after posting photos from what critics described as a carefully staged meeting at a nearly empty Mexican restaurant in San Francisco.
TL;DR
- Gavin Newsom and Xavier Becerra were ridiculed for a staged meeting at a nearly empty restaurant.
- Critics described the meeting as a "manufactured photo op" and criticized politicians for focusing on optics over addressing state issues.
- Xavier Becerra has seen a political resurgence after previously polling in single digits.
- Republican opponent Steve Hilton is campaigning across California, blaming Democratic policies for issues like high gas prices and the cost of living.
- Hilton posted a video contrasting gas prices in California with Texas, attributing the difference to Democratic policies.