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Biden breaks silence on endorsement in California governor race

Former President Joe Biden’s decision not to endorse anyone in California’s chaotic governor’s race is being seen by some as a glaring snub of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, one of the top officials in Biden’s own administration.

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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftIlhan Omar Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti In California House Race To Replace Nancy Pelosi

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Right / center-rightBiden breaks silence on endorsement in California governor race

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SEE THE HEADLINES

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NY Post PoliticsNews report · May 23, 8:45 PM

Biden breaks silence on endorsement in California governor race

Former President Joe Biden’s decision not to endorse anyone in California’s chaotic governor’s race is being seen by some as a glaring snub of former Health and Human Services Secretary Xav...

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · May 23, 2:07 PM

JUST IN: New Poll Gives Mike Lindell Huge News In Minnesota Governor Race

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A fresh survey gives Mike Lindell a major boost in Minnesota’s GOP governor fight just days before delegates gather in Duluth.

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HuffPostNews report · May 22, 10:59 PM

Ilhan Omar Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti In California House Race To Replace Nancy Pelosi

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This is his second endorsement from a "Squad" member this week.

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Score hidden until the match is cleanerNeeds review confidence3 sources · 2 bias bucketsNeeds review · outlier detectedFormats: News report

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May 22, 10:59 PM: HuffPost joined the source map.

May 23, 2:07 PM: 100 Percent Fed Up joined the source map.

May 23, 8:45 PM: NY Post Politics joined the source map.

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