House Democratic leaders are rallying behind a push for Rep. Xavier Becerra Xavier BecerraOVERNIGHT ENERGY: Trump casts doubt on climate change science during briefing on wildfires | Biden attacks Trump's climate record amid Western wildfires, lays out his plan | 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback 20 states sue EPA over methane emissions standards rollback Investigation underway after bags of mail found dumped in Los Angeles-area parking lot MORE (D-Calif.) to be the party's vice presidential candidate in November.

Becerra, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, has been a tireless campaigner for Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonJeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Momentum growing among Republicans for Supreme Court vote before Election Day Warning signs flash for Lindsey Graham in South Carolina MORE, the party's presumptive presidential nominee, and recent reports have him on her shortlist of potential running mates.

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After Clinton met with House Democrats Wednesday morning, Becerra told reporters he has "no knowledge" that he's being vetted for the position.

But other Democratic leaders were less demure, rushing to the microphone to hype Becerra and lionize his political bona fides.

"This guy is my classmate, we've been serving for 24 years together now. He is absolutely ... a stand-up kind of guy," said Rep. James Clyburn (S.C.), the third-ranking House Democrat.

"If he's not being vetted, I hope he will be."

Rep. Joe Crowley (N.Y.), vice chairman of the Democratic Caucus, echoed that endorsement, saying Becerra "possesses a lot of the talent" required of "a great vice president."

"I'm sure he's going to be vetted, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's chosen," Crowley said. "The pool is wide, it's big, but Xavier Becerra is certainly one of the people at the top of that list."

Clinton has reportedly begun to winnow her list of potential running mates.

A recent CNN report said the list is down to roughly six names: Sens. Tim Kaine Timothy (Tim) Michael KaineBarrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick Biden promises Democratic senators help in battleground states Second GOP senator to quarantine after exposure to coronavirus MORE (D-Va.), Sherrod Brown Sherrod Campbell BrownBipartisan praise pours in after Ginsburg's death Emboldened Democrats haggle over 2021 agenda Hillicon Valley: Russia 'amplifying' concerns around mail-in voting to undermine election | Facebook and Twitter take steps to limit Trump remarks on voting | Facebook to block political ads ahead of election MORE (D-Ohio) and Elizabeth Warren Elizabeth WarrenBiden's fiscal program: What is the likely market impact? Warren, Schumer introduce plan for next president to cancel ,000 in student debt The Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - Don't expect a government check anytime soon MORE (D-Mass.); Julian Castro, President Obama's Housing secretary; Labor Secretary Tom Perez; and Becerra.

Democrats are hoping to drive up their support among Latino voters. And while party leaders are confident the incendiary remarks of Donald Trump Donald John TrumpUS reimposes UN sanctions on Iran amid increasing tensions Jeff Flake: Republicans 'should hold the same position' on SCOTUS vacancy as 2016 Trump supporters chant 'Fill that seat' at North Carolina rally MORE will go a long way toward that goal, there's also a popular view that a Hispanic running mate would maximize Clinton's chances in vital battleground states like Nevada, Colorado, Virginia and New Mexico.

Clinton did not directly address her vice presidential search during her meeting with the Democrats on Wednesday morning. But the issue did arise in joking fashion, with Becerra at the center.

"Becerra offered Hillary a glass of water, and Joe Crowley said, 'Boy, you're really working it!'" Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.) said afterward. "That's as close to any vice presidential conversation as there was."

Crowley continued the roast after the meeting.

"You should have seen the way in which Xavier poured so accurately that water and held it to her lips," Crowley said. "It was a thing of beauty."

Becerra, for his part, has downplayed the possibility that he might be picked. But he's also clearly interested in the job.

"We're very fortunate on the Democratic side. We have many individuals who would be ready to assume that office," he said Wednesday.