Feinstein says she's stepping down as top Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee

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WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein said Monday she will step down as top Democrat on the Judiciary Committee in the new session of Congress beginning early 2021, marking a victory for progressives who pressured her to step aside.

“After serving as the lead Democrat on the Judiciary Committee for four years, I will not seek the chairmanship or ranking member position in the next Congress,” the California Democrat said in a statement.

Feinstein, 87, said she intends to remain on the committee. She won re-election to a six-year term in 2018 and her term doesn’t expire until the end of 2024.

The senator came under fierce criticism from progressives after she lavished praise on Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., for his handling of the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court hearing, and gave him a hug after the proceedings concluded on Oct. 15.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/feinstein-says-shes-stepping-down-as-top-democrat-on-senate-judiciary-committee/ar-BB1bhWHT?li=BBnb7Kz

Are they P O'ed about Kamala Harris fist bumping Lindey Graham as well?

[MoonchildCA]

1. Well, I'm happy to hear that.

As a Californian, I've always reluctantly voted for her. She's never been dependably progressive, but it seems she's much less so lately.
She's 89 years old. She'll be 93 when her term ends. Not to be ageist, but c'mon already...

[Budi]

3. Never been "dependably progressive"?

I have no idea what you consider "never been dependably progressive, " but she has been a lifetime supporter, thru funding from her PAC to Legislation for so many causes, for some of the most consistantly oppressed groups in history.

Feinstein has ALWAYS been a forward progressive advocate & voice.

SEE POST #2...

[Budi]

2. Sen Feinstein has some honorable Creds So many were beneficiaries of her political figgt.

Thank you Sen Feinstein..your service has been honorable.


A few of Sen Feinstein's endorsements & advocacy groups who have benefitted from her PAC donations to her long career legislating for their causes.

Advocacy Organizations
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

California Citrus Mutual

California National Organization for Women

Emily's List

Equality California

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund

Feminist Majority

Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence

Human Rights Campaign

Indivisible Women Nevada County

Jewish Democratic Council of America

Los Angeles Women's Political Committee

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

National Women’s Political Caucus (NWPC)

NARAL Pro-Choice America

Nisei Farmers League

Orange County Business Council

Planned Parenthood Action Fund

Run Women Run!

Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee

Western Growers Association

West Hollywood Political Action Committee

Labor
AFT College Staff Guild Local 1521A

California Professional Firefighters

IBEW Local 1245

International Association of Firefighters

Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters

Teamsters Joint Council District 7

United Farm Workers

More..
https://feinsteinforca.com/endorsements

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4. That's an impressive list.

She should have learned a lesson from Colin Powell, about damaging one's reputation and doing something that overshadows previous good.

Her Powell moment was when she not only hugged Leningrad Lindsey maskless, but publicly praised him for fairness and a good honest hearing, when the exact opposite was true. If that weren't bad enough, she went on to announce that if Democrats got the Senate back, making her Chair of Judiciary, that she would return to the "blue slip" tradition, thus opening the door for republicon scumbags to block all of Biden's appointments.

So I'm glad someone else will hopefully Chair the committee, someone who will make sure Biden's nominations get those positions.

And I do hope she's remembered for those good things.

[Budi]

6. Oh wait. THERE'S MORE:

In the past 25 years, Senator Feinstein, a strong feminist, has proven herself to be a hardworking and progressive democratic leader who has won the respect of colleagues from both sides of the spectrum.

She has authored legislation to prevent sex-trafficking and advance cybersecurity, created the nationwide used AMBER alert system, and has advocated for environmental reform and protection of natural resources.

One of her most notable Senate accomplishments was leading the six-year review into the CIA’s detention and interrogation program. Her investigation would lead to the passage of legislation banning the use of torture in 2014. In continuing her trend of firsts, Senator Feinstein was the first woman member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman to chair the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and the Senate Intelligence Committee, and the first woman to serve as ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee. She is currently the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, senior member on Select Committee on Intelligence, senior member on Committee on Appropriations, and a senior member on the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Positions on Key Issues
Champion of women's rights and reproductive rights
Strong supporter of the Violence Against Women Act
Strong supporter of LGBTQ rights and same-sex marriage
Voted no against Trumpcare in all of its forms
Pro-public education and making higher education more affordable and accessible
Advocate against wage discrimination based on gender
Supporter of Afghan women’s human rights
Strong supporter of immigrant reform and the DREAM Act
Pro-environment voting record
Supports rehabilitative criminal justice reform
https://feministmajoritypac.org/candidates/dianne-feinstein/

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It is pitiful that there are those who disavow an entire career of advocacy like Feinstein's, because of a mispeak, that decided NO outcome, other than offer up a wedge for those who have sought to undermine the long valued efforts of yet ANOTHER "Establishment Democrat".

Run with that wedge...if that's all they can find, the shame is on them. NOT Sen Feinstein.
She has a long career of proving her fight & her worth to society.

💙
Thank you for your dedication throughout your long successful career of advocacy, thru the funding via your PAC & Support thru Legislation.

The benefit of your dedication has been long & far reaching.

Bless you in your retirement. You have well earned it.

[Tarc]

5. Good

That is all.