Hilton noted that the withdrawal violates a pledge Becerra made in August to engage in multiple debates. Supporters, including Spencer Pratt, criticized the move as a refusal to face voters after Becerra lost the first scheduled debate.
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Becerra Quits LA Times Debate Following 74% Poll Lead for Hilton
US Politics15 days ago
Opposing candidate Steve Hilton will now appear alone at a political forum in Los Angeles on Oct. 6. Xavier Becerra canceled his participation in the LA Times debate shortly after the release of polling data indicating that viewers of a previous CNN debate favored Hilton 74% to 20%.
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