British ex-spin doctor Steve Hilton runs for California governor

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 21:42 · Archive

British former Downing Street advisor Steve Hilton is campaigning to become California governor despite trailing Democrat Xavier Becerra by over 20 percentage points in polls.

Steve Hilton, a former political advisor to Downing Street and Fox News host, is pursuing the Republican nomination for California governor. He trails Democrat Xavier Becerra significantly in opinion polls but is continuing his campaign with a populist message. A CNN debate is scheduled in which Hilton hopes to challenge Becerra on gas prices.

How it is being reported

• What Steve Hilton needs to do to win the debateNew York Post · 30 Sept, 21:18
• ‘Of course I’m the underdog’: the British former spin doctor trying to turn California redGuardian World · 30 Sept, 15:00

In this story: Steve Hilton · Xavier Becerra · California · Downing Street · Fox News · CNN

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