Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
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3 outlets (ABC News, The Guardian US and Fox News) are covering this story.
How outlets are covering this: 3 outlets ran their own headlines on this story. Words most headlines share: “California”, “Hilton”, “governor's”, “race”. Distinct wording: ABC News uses “affordability” and “between”; The Guardian US uses “mansion” and “beckons”; Fox News uses “Democrat” and “failure'”. (Computed from the headlines below.)
- ABC News reports: “President Donald Trump, California’s notoriously high cost of living and political experience are on the ballot as voters decide between Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton in the g…”
- The Guardian US reports: “Former US representative, health secretary and state attorney general is a shoo-in after a stunning comeback victory in primaryIt was Tuesday, and the man poised to be the next governor of Californ…”
- Fox News reports: “Steve Hilton rallied in Pacific Palisades, calling the wildfire devastation a symbol of 16 years of Democratic failure ahead of Tuesday's election.”
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- ABC News: Trump and affordability loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton
- The Guardian US: Xavier Becerra’s ‘California dream’ faces reality check as governor’s mansion beckons
- Fox News: Steve Hilton rallies at 'symbol of 16 years of Democrat failure' in closing days of California race
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