December 22, 2020 12:34 PM UTC

Restore Your Faith in Politics...Even Just a Little Bit

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• by: Colorado Pols

Because California Sen. Kamala Harris is the Vice President-Elect, California Gov. Gavin Newsom was required to select someone to replace her for the remainder of her Senate term.

On Monday, Newsom selected California Secretary of State Alex Padilla for the job. Padilla’s selection may not have been a huge surprise, but watch this video of the moment he learns that he is being asked to serve in the U.S. Senate. As President Trump closes out his term in office, this is a nice reminder that not all politicians are concerned solely with how a new office benefits them personally.

His appointment will make history. But the @AlexPadilla4CA I know is far more interested in changing history — especially for the working men and women of our state and country.

I can think of no one better to represent the state of California as our next United States Senator. pic.twitter.com/xiAzpTS42Y

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 22, 2020