but folklore says it does.) She is the daughter of immigrant parents and serves an area with many immigrants. She has degrees in math and psychology. Just a really brilliant woman. She is, I happen to know, very conscientious and has a great personality. Very kind. I really like her. She might be a very good choice.
My congressman, Xavier Becerra is also a great person who might match Bernie. He is also the son of immigrants and the first in his generation to graduate from college. He is also a wonderful person, very personable, very easy to talk to. Would make a great campaigner.
He once said he didn't want to run for the Senate because he doesn't like raising money. But he is so loved by his constituents.
He and Judy Chu would be good choices, but it is up to Bernie.
I am of course partial to Xavier Becerra.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judy_Chu
Becerra on the issues:
Taxes
Becerra has consistently expressed opposition to Social Security and Medicare cuts and tax provisions seen to benefit outsourcers.[22] He argued against the Job Protection Act and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 which would extend certain tax provisions enacted in 2001 and 2003 under G.W. Bush, on which Becerra voted against despite it passing through the House.[23] He has consistently voted against budget plans like that would protects tax cuts for higher income brackets by cutting Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and vital federal services.[24] He supported legislation like the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.
Immigration
As a Representative from California, immigration is a pertinent issue for Rep. Becerra because of its proximity to the border and the large number of undocumented immigrants in California. Rep. Becerra is a strong advocate for immigration reform and is a strong supporter of the DREAM Act and comprehensive immigration reform.[25] Additionally, Rep. Becerra supports the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program put in place by President Obama.[26]
Women's Issues
Becerra is pro-choice and supports the right of access to abortion.[27] On May 31, 2012, Becerra voted against H.R. 3541, the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) that would impose civil and criminal penalties on anyone who knowingly attempts to perform a sex-selective abortion. The bill also requires healthcare providers to report known or suspected violations to law enforcement, including suspicions about a woman's motives for seeking an abortion.[28] Becerra received a 100% rating from Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America in 2012.[29][30] Becerra voted in favor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 which would make the 180-daystatute of limitationsfor filing an equal-pay lawsuit regarding pay discrimination reset with each new paycheck affected by that discriminatory action.[31][32]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Becerra
becerra.house.gov
Becerra is really popular in our district.
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