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KMOD

(7,906 posts)
Wed Jun 29, 2016, 10:45 AM Jun 2016

Why I believe Congressman Xavier Becerra will be the VP pick

Hillary has consistently said that immigration reform is a top priority, and one that she would like to tackle in her first 90 days.

There is no stronger advocate than Becerra on this issue. As a respected member of the House, Becerra would be a strong voice to gather support to get legislation through the House.

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Why I believe Congressman Xavier Becerra will be the VP pick (Original Post) KMOD Jun 2016 OP
K&R! I hope you are right, KMOD! Clinnton/Becerra would be my dream ticket! lunamagica Jun 2016 #1
I like that idea! Basic LA Jun 2016 #2
I like him over Castro or Kaine. morningfog Jun 2016 #3
Xavier would not be a bad choice at all. Bluenorthwest Jun 2016 #4
I like Becerra...and I think her VP WILL take lead on one of those key areas Lucinda Jun 2016 #5
lol KMOD Jun 2016 #7
I like him and could totally support that choice! MoonRiver Jun 2016 #6
I like Julian Castro as the VP but I would be very happy with Bacerra Gothmog Jun 2016 #8
I like him better than Kaine (nt) bigwillq Jun 2016 #9
He is my preference right now, but I think she will choose Kaine. Vattel Jun 2016 #10
 

Bluenorthwest

(45,319 posts)
4. Xavier would not be a bad choice at all.
Wed Jun 29, 2016, 11:47 AM
Jun 2016

He's not my flawless favorite but he's strong on many issues and does not back down to nonsense. Compared to Kaine he'd be a spectacular choice.

Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
5. I like Becerra...and I think her VP WILL take lead on one of those key areas
Wed Jun 29, 2016, 12:05 PM
Jun 2016

so he definitely makes sense. She is fortunate to have a lot of good options!


Editing to add a little anecdote about Becerra....Hillary met with the HOUSE Dems in the morning before their sit-in and Becerra offered to get Hillary something to drink.

"...There were some light moments in the meeting, as well. When Becerra — who has been mentioned as a possible vice presidential pick — offered Clinton some water, Rep. Joe Crowley of New York joked, “Man, you’re really working it.” The Democrats erupted in laughter..."

http://www.politico.com/story/2016/06/clinton-meeting-house-democrats-224645#ixzz4CNPFHA00

Gothmog

(149,615 posts)
8. I like Julian Castro as the VP but I would be very happy with Bacerra
Wed Jun 29, 2016, 06:40 PM
Jun 2016

Congressman Bacerra is a class act and would be a great VP

 

Vattel

(9,289 posts)
10. He is my preference right now, but I think she will choose Kaine.
Wed Jun 29, 2016, 08:39 PM
Jun 2016

I could easily be wrong, though, and I hope I am wrong and she does choose Becerra.

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