Xavier Becerra's Awkward Silence on Karen Bass Sparks Buzz

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California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra appeared reluctant to endorse Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, despite standing right beside her, when a local reporter repeatedly pressed him on why Angelenos should vote to reelect her.

In a clip aired by NBC4, Becerra was asked why voters should support Bass, who today is facing a tight reelection battle against City Councilwoman Nithya Raman.