California Republican Lawmaker Explains Why He's Uncomfortable With Trump

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June 07, 2016

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally on June 2, 2016 in San Jose, California. Trump is campaigning in California ahead of the state's June 7 Republican primary. (Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

California State Assemblyman Rocky Chavez represents a military-heavy district north of San Diego. Chavez himself is a former Marine and considered a run for Senate this year to replace Sen. Barbara Boxer.

But Chavez, who does not support Donald Trump, says he decided against a run because he was worried that Trump on the ticket would make it harder for a Republican to be elected statewide.

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson speaks with Assemblyman Chavez.

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Guest

Rocky Chavez, Republican member of the California State Assembly, representing the state’s 74th assembly district. He tweets @AsmRocky.

This segment aired on June 7, 2016.

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