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Becerra a heavy favorite to be California's first modern Latino…

Xavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California's first Latino governor in the modern era, though he rarely mentions it; the discount codes remain unconfirmed.

On air: Vera Bullock on BBN This Morning
Published 9:56 AM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “He’s Played It Safe. But He Could Make California History as Governor.”
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:56 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Vera Bullock.
Topics: Latino, California.
BBN covered this story before: Latino voters drift from Republicans; Riyadh funeral; Rwanda… (October 13).

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The New York TimesHe’s Played It Safe. But He Could Make California History as Governor.

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorXavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California's first Latino governor in the modern era, and The New York Times says he rarely mentions it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTamsin Okonkwo-Reyes joins us from Sacramento.
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesThanks, Vera. I've turned his whole approach into the Safe Mode Morning, which is wake up, change nothing, and post about it.
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesUse code SAFE20 for twenty percent off.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo have you met the candidate? Or worked with his campaign?
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesFull transparency, I read the headline once, but my followers say the vibe is very careful. Step one is this latte, which I never finish.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA latte you never finish is a risky thing to build a political routine on. What is step two?
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesStep two is you look at the day, you decide not to commit to it, and you keep the mug visible.
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesThe kit is two hundred dollars.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo hundred dollars?
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesFull transparency, the kit is the mug. And the latte, which is mine, so I'm technically selling you my leftovers. The code covers shipping.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe milestone here is history, Tamsin. Your routine has no step for that, and neither, apparently, does he. Why is that?
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesFull transparency, history is a bold brand. Safe is the brand. I do have a limited edition history mug coming in the spring.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo is that a yes on never having met him? And I'm trying SAFE20 live, right now, on my phone.
Tamsin Okonkwo-ReyesFull transparency, the code does not exist. Neither does the spring mug. But the latte is real, and it is cold.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWell, that is the safest answer anyone has given us all morning.