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LSparkle

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7. You read my mind -- I am now for Becerra as well

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 02:53 PM

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It’s about darned time for our state to have Latino leadership. Becerra has the experience in the state and it looks like he has the endorsement of the young Democrats who have a stake in our future. I had reservations about Swalwell so I’m happy to support Becerra 😊.

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

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

That fear is way overblown. Wiz Imp Yesterday #40

Steyer should win the top nom easily... WarGamer 21 hrs ago #53

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

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

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Thanks. I work with a Becarra. haele Yesterday #17

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

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

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

Thank you for your honest opinion. RandomNumbers Yesterday #16

I like him Mz Pip Yesterday #4

Becerra has a low key style senseandsensibility Yesterday #11

Finally starting to see ads from him. tinrobot Yesterday #20

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

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

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

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

Here's my last-minute choice usonian Yesterday #12

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

Share your concerns about Steyer and Porter senseandsensibility Yesterday #18

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

Exactly!!!! mikewv Yesterday #41

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

His resume is perfect. tinrobot Yesterday #21

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

He's very normal and rational. tinrobot Yesterday #51

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

I hadn't even considered him catchnrelease Yesterday #37

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

Hispanics are the plurality of Californians ITAL Yesterday #24

Thanks for pointing that out. senseandsensibility Yesterday #47

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

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

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

I think it's too late? senseandsensibility Yesterday #48

Swalwell was my 1st choice.............. Lovie777 Yesterday #30

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Sounds serious Torchlight Yesterday #32

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There's no scandal to erase. paleotn Yesterday #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 Yesterday #35

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

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

So happy for that!! bluestarone Yesterday #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 Yesterday #45

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

I'm going with Steyer. He's put a ton of his own $ into progressive causes here. Sibelius Fan 15 hrs ago #55