Steve Hilton attacks Xavier Becerra for coasting in California governor's race

Republican candidate Steve Hilton sharply attacked Democrat Xavier Becerra in California's governor's race Wednesday, accusing him of coasting on party support rather than actively campaigning. Hilton claimed Becerra is "waiting to be handed the job" instead of earning voters' trust. Hilton made the remarks at a West Sacramento event, criticizing Becerra for skipping debates and calling him a "rubber stamp" for Democratic insiders. Becerra holds a 25-point polling lead per a Sept. 24 UC Berkeley survey, with Hilton citing issues like homelessness and cost of living. California hasn't had a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger left office in 2011. Hilton also alleged "immigrant stolen valor" over Becerra's family story, though those claims remain unproven. The Nov. 3 election follows only one televised debate between the candidates.