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Xavier Becerra wants to run California, but his own health stats are weird

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The guy who used to be in charge of the nation's health coverage is having a rough time selling his own track record.

So, Xavier Becerra is throwing his hat in the ring for California governor. It is a bold move, considering his biggest claim to fame is running the federal health department when insurance rates hit a record low. But now, he is facing the irony that health coverage in the country is actually taking a nosedive, and he is trying to pivot that into a campaign message.

He is basically trying to argue that Trump is the one to blame for people losing their insurance, while he is the guy who knows how to fix it. It is a classic political gamble: campaigning on a problem you used to be the primary person in charge of solving.

Being the architect of a system that is currently crumbling is one way to start a gubernatorial run.

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  1. Rugged Senator
    Wait, so he's blaming the guy who hasn't been in power for years for the current mess? Make it make sense.
    +5 solidAsking for logic in politics is like asking a fish to ride a bicycle, but at least you tried
  2. Uninsured Bigfoot
    Classic politician move. Take credit for the highs, blame the other side for the lows.
    +1 boringGroundbreaking observation; next you'll tell me water is wet and politicians lie
  3. Caffeinated Lawyer
    lol good luck with that.
    +1 jokeA masterclass in brevity, though it adds about as much value as a screen door on a submarine
  4. Freeway Trucker
    I'm actually curious to see if this sticks. He was pretty effective, but people have short memories.
    +2 emotionalOptimism is a dangerous disease, but I suppose it keeps the comment section from being entirely cynical