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senseandsensibility

(25,223 posts) Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:23 PM Apr 13

Becerra is my choice for California Governor [View all]

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The last 48 hours have been kind of rough for me as a Californian and a citizen who wants the best for our country. My choice for the Governor of my state has dropped out. I have had to accept that at the very least, he is not what I thought he was. Even if he was "merely" a serial adulterer, that's not okay with me. I will let the process play out, but he is not the man I thought he was.

After reflection, I will throw my support to Xavier Becerra. As his name suggests, he is Hispanic. There is a certain poetic justice to that. Hispanics are the plurality in California. They deserve to have one of their own represent them in the largest state in the union. And of course, based on his resume, I feel that he would represent all of us with dignity, morality, thoughtfulness, and determination.

Becerra has an impressive resume. He was the Attorney General of California and until Dec. 2025, he served as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. He is a Stanford Law graduate, the first in his family to graduate from college. He knows what it is to struggle financially. He was raised in a one bedroom apartment with his three sisters.

So that's my two cents. Let the best candidate win! I will definitely support the Democratic candidate no matter who he or she turns out to be.

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Becerra is my choice for California Governor [View all] senseandsensibility Apr 13 OP

It may turn out to be 2 republicans... lame54 Apr 13 #1

That fear is way overblown. Wiz Imp Apr 13 #40

Steyer should win the top nom easily... WarGamer Apr 13 #53

Why wasn't he the frontrunner to start with? leftstreet Apr 13 #2

Becarra isn't a flashy media personality. haele Apr 13 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 13 #15

Thanks. I work with a Becarra. haele Apr 13 #17

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I will vote based on how the polls are JI7 Apr 13 #3

I wonder how many in CA would be open to RCV RandomNumbers Apr 13 #6

I would be opposed to RCV from what I have seen if it JI7 Apr 13 #13

Thank you for your honest opinion. RandomNumbers Apr 13 #16

I like him Mz Pip Apr 13 #4

Becerra has a low key style senseandsensibility Apr 13 #11

Finally starting to see ads from him. tinrobot Apr 13 #20

My choices will be Steyer, Becerra, or porter which I will decide which one after the debate in May. lostincalifornia Apr 13 #5

You read my mind -- I am now for Becerra as well LSparkle Apr 13 #7

Yes, he has an ad running that shows senseandsensibility Apr 13 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 13 #50

I want boring competence w/ relevant experience, and on that basis his CV looks the best. RockRaven Apr 13 #8

Here's my last-minute choice usonian Apr 13 #12

It's a shame his campaign hasn't had much traction fujiyamasan Apr 13 #14

Share your concerns about Steyer and Porter senseandsensibility Apr 13 #18

Biggest issue now is just making sure a democrat places in the top two fujiyamasan Apr 13 #27

Exactly!!!! mikewv Apr 13 #41

I also can't figure out why he hasn't got much traction. LeftInTX Apr 13 #19

His resume is perfect. tinrobot Apr 13 #21

I really don't know what's he like as a campaigner. Can he get some charisma? LeftInTX Apr 13 #25

He's very normal and rational. tinrobot Apr 13 #51

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He hasn't run any ads that Ive seem Mz Pip Apr 13 #28

I hadn't even considered him catchnrelease Apr 13 #37

Sued trump 122 times and won. Also bianco who seized 650,000 ballots... IcyPeas Apr 13 #23

Hispanics are the plurality of Californians ITAL Apr 13 #24

Thanks for pointing that out. senseandsensibility Apr 13 #47

I am waiting until there is a clear Democratic frontrunner. It's imperative ... Auggie Apr 13 #26

Would the entry of Kamala Harris change your vote? Frasier Balzov Apr 13 #29

Harris couldn't run now even if she wanted to MichMan Apr 13 #42

I think it's too late? senseandsensibility Apr 13 #48

Swalwell was my 1st choice.............. Lovie777 Apr 13 #30

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Sounds serious Torchlight Apr 13 #32

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There's no scandal to erase. paleotn Apr 13 #36

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Becerra's my first choice, but he's going to have to do a real hard come from behind to pass Steyer. NBachers Apr 13 #35

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Not from Cal. here. The only thing i say is bluestarone Apr 13 #43

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not as many people who approve of fascism in California Skittles Apr 13 #46

So happy for that!! bluestarone Apr 13 #49

Becerra needs to drop out. His last 10 poll results, newest to oldest: 4%, 4%, 2%, 3%, 3%, 5%, 3%, 5%, 5%, 3%. He is one Celerity Apr 13 #45

That campaign finance scandal hit as he was getting going Sympthsical Apr 13 #52

I'm going with Steyer. He's put a ton of his own $ into progressive causes here. Sibelius Fan Apr 14 #55