Hollywood Eyes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Pick for Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat
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variety.comCynthia Littleton Business EditorHollywood politicos are keeping a close watch on California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he assembles a short list for filling the Senate seat about to be vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.Names mentioned as likely contenders for the appointment include California Secretary of State Alex Padilla as well as House members Katie Porter, Barbara Lee, Karen Bass and Adam Schiff.
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia is also said to have expressed his interest in the post. California’s current attorney general, Golden State political veteran Xavier Becerra, could also follow in Harris’ footsteps by segueing from the AG’s office to the Senate.Harris, who is No.
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