McClatchy Political Editor Steve “Buzz” Thomma hosted a conversation at the Democratic National Convention with Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.). First elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992, Becerra serves as Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, is a member of the Committee on Ways And Means and is Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security. He represents California District 34.

Joining them was Nathan L. Gonzales (Editor, Rothenberg & Gonzales Political Report), Patricia Mazzei (Political Correspondent, Miami Herald) and Colin Campbell (Political Correspondent, The News & Observer of Raleigh).