Schiff lobbying Newsom to become California's next attorney general

[Nevilledog]

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Rep. Adam Schiff is quietly lobbying Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies to appoint him California’s next attorney general, according to people familiar with the matter.
Rep. Adam Schiff is seen walking through Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol.
Schiff lobbying Newsom to become California's next attorney general
If Newsom selects Schiff, House Dems would temporarily give up a seat in their slim 221-211 majority.
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6:36 PM · Feb 2, 2021

https://www.axios.com/adam-schiff-gavin-newsom-ca-attorney-general-4618478f-5fb6-4676-be65-53095b05065c.html

[RockRaven]

1. Not crazy about losing the seat, nor losing Schiff off of HPSCI, but I'd like him as CA AG.

[still_one]

5. I agree. Now is not the time to do this, though Newsom would definitely appoint a Democrat to

replace the remaining term of Schiff.

[RockRaven]

7. House seats stay empty until an election can take place. Only Senators get appointed when vacant.

They would probably have a special election in several months time, but there's no guarantee on when it would be at the moment.

[still_one]

9. Thanks for the info

[Demsrule86]

18. We can't do it.

[msfiddlestix]

12. Better do it now, because Newsom might get recalled or primaried by a Repug.

I didn't know Schiff had his eye on that position, but I'm glad he does and glad he's going after it now. I believe Schiff represents Sherman Oaks ? If so, it should be easy to replace with another Dem.

[DonaldsRump]

2. This sounds good to me.

I hope Dianne Feinstein retires and lets Gavin Newsom pick her replacement.

I have nothing against her, but I am very concerned about the recall movement against Governor Newsom. I would far prefer that Gavin gets the chance to pick Feinstein's replacement than a Republican governor.

For the CA folks (and others) on DU, can we try to coalesce and figure a way to defend Governor Newsom?

[brush]

8. Even if at the remote chance that a recall succeeds, there's no chance...

there will be republican governor of California. Dems way outnumber them. I wish Feinstein would retire and let Newsom appoint Schiff to the Senate. That would move a senator past her prime out without disrupting our slim majority in the Senate, and in a few months a special election would replace Schiff with a new Dem in the House.

[msfiddlestix]

15. I don't agree there's no chance a Repub couldn't take the governor's office.

I've been around long enough to remember a string of republican governors going back to Reagan.

When I moved to California Reagan was Governor :

33. Ronald Reagan (1967-1975)


34. Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown (1975-1983)

35. George Deukmejian (1983-1991)

36. Pete Wilson (1991-1999)

37. Gray Davis (1999-2003)

38. Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2011)

39. Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown (2011-2019)

40. Gavin Newsom (2019-Present)

[brush]

16. Check the number of registered Dems v Repugs and get back to me.

Things have changed.

[moonscape]

23. Depends how many candidates are on

the ballot and how the votes are split. It’s entirely possible for a Repub to win, and is their only chance in this state, via the recall ballot. This is why Reups want this, and even some dems who want to run but do it without primarying Newsom.

The recall is a scary chance for Repubs and far from impossible.

Hopefully Dems, even those not crazy about Newsom, would not vote for the recall for this reason.

[brush]

25. Again, there's little chance a republican will win in Dem-dominated Calif.

[msfiddlestix]

13. Me too. I tried leaving msgs with her offices, but mailbox "full".

which makes me think a whole lot of other people are on the same page.

[jaysunb]

3. What a load of crap. Nt

[BeyondGeography]

4. Becerra did the same thing

Career advancement ain’t so easy in the House.

[irisblue]

6. In my opinion, that man can have pretty much anything he wants.

The California 28th is pretty solidly Democratic.
From it's wiki..."California’s 28th congressional district
California's 28th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California, in Los Angeles County. The district is regarded as a Democratic stronghold and is currently represented by Democrat Adam Schiff. Wikipedia
Population (2019): 693,299
Cook PVI: D+23
Median household income: $74,431
Ethnicity: 55.3% White; 25.7% Hispanic; 13.5% Asian; 3.2% other; 2.3% Black"

[Demsrule86]

22. We would lose the seat for two years until the next election.We can't do that.

[irisblue]

24. The district he reps is a steady Democratic seat in a blue state

Posting this again.....from wiki about tbe Ca 28th....
The California 28th is pretty solidly Democratic.
From it's wiki..."California’s 28th congressional district
California's 28th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of California, in Los Angeles County. The district is regarded as a Democratic stronghold and is currently represented by Democrat Adam Schiff. Wikipedia
Population (2019): 693,299
Cook PVI: D+23
Median household income: $74,431
Ethnicity: 55.3% White; 25.7% Hispanic; 13.5% Asian; 3.2% other; 2.3% Black"


Consider what having been a California AG position has led to, recently.

[crickets]

10. I'd hate to see Dems lose someone as talented as Schiff.

It would be wonderful if Diane F. could be persuaded to step down, and Schiff could be appointed to her seat. Otherwise, it's disappointing to see him leave the House right now. We need him for at least another year or two.

[StarfishSaver]

11. I'd hate to lose him in the House, but he's served us well and deserves to do something else if he

wants. I wouldn't blame him for looking for something different - especially something that doesn't require him to fly back and forth across country several times a month and would let him be closer to his family for a change - Not mad at him.

[crickets]

14. I'm not angry with him either.

He is entitled to take whatever career steps he feels are appropriate for him, and I do wish him well. He's served in the House for quite some time now, and he's done a great job. He would be sorely missed.

[Demsrule86]

20. I would be angry with him. We have an emergency here. he is needed in the House.

[Demsrule86]

19. We don't have enough house members. he can't step down from his seat. He could run for

the senate. I don't think Feinstein can run again for health reasons.

[meadowlander]

21. If I was staring down two more years of having to "work with" Devin Nunes

I'd probably be looking for the escape hatch as well. I hope he does stay though or runs for Senate.