Rocky Delgadillo – Democratic candidate for Attorney General

Former Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo is seeking the Democratic nomination for Attorney General.

He was LA’s city attorney from 2001-2009, now Rocky Delgadillo is vying for California’s top cop position. Of the six Dems battling for their party’s nomination in the June 8 primary for Attorney General, Delgadillo may be the most well-known. But is that a good thing? Despite notable successes during his tenure as city attorney, Delgadillo was skewered by the press for various ethical breaches. He apologized for his mistakes, but it remains to be seen if his name recognition will hurt or help his candidacy. Recent polls put Delgadillo in second place behind Kamala Harris, widely perceived as the frontrunner. What are Delgadillo’s chances? Where does he stand? And will voters trust him?

He was LA’s city attorney from 2001-2009, now Rocky Delgadillo is vying for California’s top cop position. Of the six Dems battling for their party’s nomination in the June 8 primary for Attorney General, Delgadillo may be the most well-known. But is that a good thing? Despite notable successes during his tenure as city attorney, Delgadillo was skewered by the press for various ethical breaches. He apologized for his mistakes, but it remains to be seen if his name recognition will hurt or help his candidacy. Recent polls put Delgadillo in second place behind Kamala Harris, widely perceived as the frontrunner. What are Delgadillo’s chances? Where does he stand? And will voters trust him?

Guest:

Rocky Delgadillo, prosecutor, former Los Angeles City Attorney