Xavier Becerra has a lengthy political resume, including serving as the attorney general of California and secretary of health and human services under the Biden administration. He hopes his next job is as the governor of the Golden State.
First, he has to increase his name recognition and set himself apart from the other candidates in a crowded field. He sits down with NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik on Politically Speaking as he makes his case to voters, answering questions on immigration, homelessness and health care.
The transcript of the interview is below:
Safchik: So this field is already pretty crowded. How do you distinguish yourself, and how do you increase your name recognition?
Becerra: Well, I'm the last one to come in, but now I'm surging. And the recent polls a