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.) says Sen. 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.) would be a good option 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’s running mate.

“I think he’s a great guy, as experienced a guy as you could hope to be president,” Becerra told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Wednesday.

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“You’re not going to get everything in a package. He would be a great choice. I don’t think there’s any doubt Tim Kaine would be ready to lead.”

Becerra demurred when asked whether he was being considered to join the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee's ticket.

“I have no knowledge of that, no direct knowledge of any vetting of me or anyone else,” he said. "I think the secretary is going to make a wise choice.

Becerra, who is Hispanic, made reference to the desire of many Democrats to have a Latino on the party's presidential ticket.

“There are several Latinos that could serve,” he said. "My name has been mentioned but I will leave that as is. At the end of the day, I think she will pick the top person, the best person, to be at her side as president.”

Reports emerged Tuesday that Clinton’s campaign is considering Kaine, Sen. 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.) and Housing Secretary Julián Castro as possible running mates.

Becerra, Labor Secretary Tom Perez and Sen. 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) were also mentioned as possibilities.