Calif. Governor Under Pressure To Name Latino To Harris' Senate Seat

The transcript discusses the process of filling Kamala Harris's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat in California. Governor Gavin Newsom is responsible for selecting her successor, with pressure to appoint a Latino due to the demographic representation in the state. Alex Padilla, California's Secretary of State, is a favored candidate, supported by various political groups. Other potential candidates include Javier Becerra, Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, and Ro Khanna. Newsom emphasizes an inclusive selection process, coordinated with Harris, but has not set a deadline.

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