California’s Xavier Becerra drops Senate ambitions, aims for House leadership post
*Becerra may be betting on the outcome of the 2016 congressional election. If the Democrats regain the majority he could be in line for a prominent leadership position. VL
By Bryan Lenas, Fox News Latino
The longtime southern California congressman was on the short list of possible candidates set to compete for Senator Barbara Boxer’s senate position, which she has occupied for more than 22 years. Becerra’s decision not to run likely leaves the fight for the seat to a likely two-person race between state Attorney General Kamala Harris and state Representative Loretta Sanchez.
“My decision came down to this: ‘Where can I make the biggest difference for hardworking people like my parents?’” Becerra, 57, said in a statement announcing he will run for congressional re-election for his district.
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