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Becerra and Hilton clash over homelessness, Trump and Hollywood in California governor debate

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The candidates for California governor — Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton — clashed virtually nonstop in the sole televised debate in their contest for California governor. The two rivals presented sharply contrasting visions for how they would deal with homelessness, soaring household costs and high taxes that have bedeviled the state.

The hourlong matchup on CNN represented perhaps the best chance for Hilton to gain ground on Becerra, who has been leading in polls in the heavily Democratic state. Hilton is appealing to voters who he says are desperate for change. Becerra is promising to bring down household costs.

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