Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad
Hilton faces heavy backlash from within his own party for ‘Just Try It’ ad amid his longshot bid for California governor
TL;DR
- Steve Hilton, Republican candidate for California governor, is receiving heavy criticism from his own party for a controversial campaign ad.
- The ad, titled 'Just Try It, California,' features two young women and has been described as 'creepy,' 'weird,' and 'disturbing.'
- Sonja Shaw and Michael Gates, prominent Republicans, have publicly condemned the advertisement.
- Hilton is trailing in polls against Xavier Becerra in his longshot bid for governor.
- Hilton defended the ad as a provocative and satirical attempt to make a point, expressing regret if it offended viewers.
- Xavier Becerra used the controversy to draw attention to his own campaign.