Calif. Congressman Xavier Becerra Endorses Dean

LOS ANGELES--California Congressman Xavier Becerra endorsed Howard Dean here today at the Democratic National Committee's luncheon.

"Governor Dean embodies the hope and sensibility that Americans desire in our president. He gives Democrats a reason to believe. And I firmly believe that he will be the next president of the United States," Congressman Becerra said.

"I'm proud that Congressman Becerra has become part of the greatest grassroots campaign presidential politics has ever seen. We're working to achieve the goals nationally that Xavier Becerra has been working to achieve for the people of his district: ensuring good, well-paying jobs and providing affordable health care for working families. I look forward to working with him to take our country and our White House back in 2004," Governor Dean said.

Since his election in 1992, Congressman Becerra has represented California's 31st District in Los Angeles, which includes all or parts of the neighborhoods of Atwater Village, Eagle Rock, Echo Park, Glassell Park, Highland Park, Hollywood, Jefferson Park, Koreatown, Lincoln Heights, Mid City, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, New Chinatown, Pico Union, Silverlake, South Los Angeles, Vernon and Westlake.

He is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, where he served as chair during the 105th Congress (1997-98), and the first Latino to serve on the House Ways and Means Committee.

(Source: Blog for America)

One would think that either Gepahrdt, Edwards, Kucinich, Braun, Kerry or Lieberman would be leading with the superdelegates. Yet a plurarity of these congresspeople are backing Dean.

Themselves.

Although I haven't updated my GPR chart yet, Dean leads Gep 40-36.

I was wondering about that.

Like any former President, Vice President, Senate Democratic Leader, or Speaker.

Meaning Clinton, Gore, George Mitchell, Tom Foley, Walter Mondale, Jimmy Carter, and Jim Wright.

by someone whose name starts with X?

Seriously, that's excellent! Adelante con Dean!

"He gives Democrats a reason to believe."

Vive Becerra!