Xavier Becerra Appreciation Thread.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

He might not be the hero the Golden State deserves, but he's the hero it needs.

[Nixie]

1. This result should crystallize that regular people going to

vote don’t buy into the name calling and polarization that the so-called revolution ideologies force on people. Centrist just means stability, experience, reliability. Becerra brings all that.

[awesomerwb1]

2. All my family in CA are a strong "meh" on him

They were disappointed with the options that were available across the board.

[obamanut2012]

7. Everyone I know here voted for him

[Ars Longa]

3. He would be Awesome compared to some Trumpy

Sycophant like Hilton!!

[awesomerwb1]

4. Hilton is disgusting

A complete joke.

[Ziggy Beans]

5. California can do so much better

Seems like a good dude but we need someone much stronger than him in this moment

[obamanut2012]

8. I'm stoked i could vote for Becerra

[Ziggy Beans]

10. I'm sure you are

[obamanut2012]

20. What are you implying?

I've been on DU for a very long time, and folks here know my bona fides, so what do you know?

[dickthegrouch]

16. He's the best we've got for the next 4 years.

I voted for him because of his intimate knowledge both of State and Federal government, which he'll likely have to go up against even if grampy doesn't survive his entire term.
Becerra's experience is in the government as an Executive for the most populous state in the Country, and fifth largest economy in the world, plus as an executive for what was the most powerful country in the world.
Steyer, like grampy, only has rich asshole to rich asshole experience.

[Ziggy Beans]

17. "He's the best we've got" is not going to work this time

Sorry, but we need to do better if we actually want to change this country

[dickthegrouch]

18. So you're voting for Hilton if he's on the ballot?

What does "that won't work this time" even mean, practically?

Becerra is apparently our only option for November.

[Ziggy Beans]

22. Why would you think I want Hilton over a Democrat?

I didn't say anything close to that

My issue with Becerra is that I don't believe he will accomplish any real change at all. I see him as someone that will make minor tweaks to a broken system that needs major reform. There is nothing I have seen from him that would convince me he will be any different than the others that have failed as Governor before him

[dickthegrouch]

23. Because I don't understand what you mean by "this time".

"That's not going to work this time"
Since Jun 2nd, there is no alternative (even if all the votes haven't been counted yet, Becerra *IS* putatively our only option. Yes, it might be Steyer, we don't know yet). But Saying Becerra won't work "this time" ignores the reality of the situation.
If by some extraordinary misfortune (IMHO) we get a choice between Becerra and Steyer, (rather than Becerra and Hilton), my money is on Becerra every time.
I'd vote for Steyer if he was the only dem choice on the November ballot, but he isn't getting a penny of my money. I have, and will continue, to support Becerra financially through November.

[rogue emissary]

6. What would be the Hero Ca deserves?

Seriously not trolling but I really liked what I saw of his campaign and positions. admittedly being on the other coast. I didn't dig into his history but his biggest plus to me is he's a solid hard worker,

[obamanut2012]

9. Kamala Harris would be it

She choose not to run, so Becerra is our guy fir many of us here. I don't get the snark about him. I'm very left, and he's fine.

[rogue emissary]

11. Okay, I get it now.

[mvd]

12. K&R

Porter just didn’t have a chance, and I still don’t fully trust Steyer. It’s too bad Swalwell had to drop out. Becerra should be fine and looks like he’ll definitely beat Hilton.

[LisaL]

13. It's very good that Swalwell dropped out before the primary.

Would have been a lot worse if the information came out after the primary.

[mvd]

15. I agree, but the whole situation is a shame

I understand why he dropped out. There seemed to be something to the accusations.

[crud]

14. He is originally from Sacramento

My wife is from the same neighborhood and her sister knew his sister in school. Real working class roots and compelling life story.. I'm happy he's gonna be our next Gov and it's about time we have a hispanic one.

[obamanut2012]

21. A coworker here also grew up with him here in Sac

And stated teh same thing. One of my old college students worked closely with him in Biden's Administration, and she said she doesn't get the chatter about how he was unprepared, etc. She thinks highly of him, and I rightfully think highly of her. She has dedicated her work to helping immigrant women.

[beaglelover]

19. He'll be fine. Status quo. I didn't vote for him in the primary but I will in the general unless my choice makes the

final 2.

[Raine]

24. K&R 👍

As a Californian l'm so happy he'll be our next Governor.