Hillary: Xavier Becerra "Could do any job in America"

Xavier Becerra makes a lot of TV appearances so the next few weeks are not going to be easy for him unless reporters get tired of asking about the Vice Presidential vetting process, which they never will.

Anyway, like Hillary, he does not flatly reject the question when he’s asked.  Here is what Hillary said:

Oh, he’s a great friend and he’s been an excellent member of Congress serving his constituents in just a terrific way.  I’m not going to comment on the Vice Presidential effort because obviously that is something we are getting under way and looking at a number of highly qualified people but Xavier Becerra is a particular friend and colleague of mine.

He is someone who I think could do any job in America.  Let me put it that way.

That quote is from an interview for Telemundo where Jose Diaz Balart would not let the question go.

Congressman Becerra’s colleagues in the House expressed similar views yesterday.  From Roll Call:

Rep. Xavier Becerra said Wednesday that he has "no knowledge" of being vetted for vice president, but his colleagues say they expect he'll be among Hillary Clinton's top choices for the Democratic ticket.  

"If he’s not being vetted, I hope he will be," Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn of South Carolina said, calling the Californian a "stand up kind of guy."

...Crowley told reporters after the meeting that Becerra possesses a lot of the talent that goes into being a good vice president.  

"I’m sure he’s going to be vetted. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s chosen," Crowley said.  

Becerra was on MSNBC at least twice today and Andrea Mitchell Reports posted two clips online:

Notice the helpful slow motion replays of Clinton hugging Becerra.  What next, body linguists, too?

Becerra also spoke to the National Association of Latino Elected or Appointed Officials group in DC.  No video is available yet but I’ll add it to this post if I find it.  Clinton did not address the gathering, although she confirmed she will attend the much larger LULAC conference that takes place in July.

@RepBecerra addressing the #NALEOConf16 attendees. "It's about us!" Becerra for VP! @NALEOpic.twitter.com/PL9vlOeNFw

He also spoke during the House Sit In that night, before turning around to speak at NALEO at 11am.

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