CA-SEN: Katie Porter announces her candidacy (For the record, I am undecided)

[RandySF]

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[ananda]

1. Good, I hope she wins!

!!!

[homegirl]

122. 2024

From the Golden State
Senator Katie Porter and POTUS Adam Schiff

!!!!

[ColinC]

2. Shit. I think we just lost a house seat...

[Mad_Machine76]

8. We can't find a suitable replacement for her in her seat?

I'm sure she might have some ideas?

[Just A Box Of Rain]

16. Porter is a superstar and she barely prevailed over a very (very) poor Republican candidate

in the past election.

I tend to be an optimist, but...

[deurbano]

32. I worry about that, too, but hopefully it being a presidential election year will help.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

34. An election year would have helped her in a re-election bid.

I hope against hope that a Democrat emerges who could compete in this district, but I'm not sanguine on that front.

CA-47 is a tough district for Democrats.

[deurbano]

40. I just realized there is more potential to garner votes from UC Irvine students than is currently

being realized because my own daughter, a senior at UCI, voted absentee in her "home" district in San Francisco for Nancy Pelosi! That was a wasted congressional vote, and I'll bet many of her friends, including the ones from San Francisco and other liberal Bay Area districts, did the same. I didn't realize Porter's election would be such a squeaker.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

45. The student vote at UCI is certainly a source of potential pickups in CA-47.

Although re-registering in Irvine (rather than home districts) seems like it would be more motivated if it were driven by a push to "save" the highly popular Katie Porter, than to support an (unknown at this time) "generic" Democrat.

My own son, who is an 18 year old freshman at UC Santa Cruz had to strategize about whether it was more strategic to vote in Santa Cruz or Los Angeles. He chose his home district with the mayoral race of Karen Bass on the line.

[deurbano]

55. He was being much smarter about it than we were. Nothing was on the line in San Francisco.

We were also clueless about how at risk Katie Porter was. I say "we" because my daughter would have been responsive to that information if I (or someone else) had pointed it out. I think Porter is pretty popular on campus, and even was a guest lecturer for a class my daughter took.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

61. I'm sure Katie Porter is wildly popular at UCI.

A re-registration drives at UCI would be extremely helpful at UCI.

I hope a Democrat emerges to has the sort of charisma and leadership skills that Katie Porter has who could motivate such activity, but I don't see such a person on the horizon at this point.

[Foolacious]

96. Go Slugs! :-)

[Just A Box Of Rain]

111. It is such a beautiful and healing place.

I'm so grateful that my son is able to go to school in Santa Cruz.

Go Slugs!

[FBaggins]

117. She barely won the race because she can be a lightning rod

We perceive that as a "superstar" because we love how she works... but that doesn't mean that she's the only one who can win that district. There are likely many voters who showed up to vote against her who wouldn't be energized against a less "superstar" democrat.

Indeed... if you look harder you'll see that the district is D+6. IOW, she underperformed a generic Democrat by a few points.

This move could be ideal - because she should do better statewide while giving a less polarizing democrat the opportunity to move into the House.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

121. I don't think you know this district. Sorry.

[The_Casual_Observer]

137. Redistricted into Huntington Beach and ran against a Republican

White guy hack in the off year and didn't campaign.

[ColinC]

18. Yeah we might get somebody. 🙏

I am absolutely giddy about her maybe going to the senate tho!

[Brother Buzz]

124. Redistricting moved her into a red leaning district

Her last election was too close for comfort (51-49); name resignation put her over the top.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

9. I like the idea of Katie Porter in the US Senate, but that will almost certainly come at the cost of

flipping CA-47 to the Republicans.

[Hope22]

24. Isn't this a new district?

If Katie grabbed their attention this round she should be able to impact both races. She is a tough cookie. Also, she has young kids. Should she spend time campaigning and money on an 2 year term or a six year term. It’s all the same money and time. I hope this works out. CA will have to chip in and help her! She is needed in the Senate as well!

[Just A Box Of Rain]

27. Yes, CA-47 is a new district. The odds of a Democrat winning this seat are slim.

Porter had "incumbency" on her side (part of the district was included in her "old" CA-45) and she is incomparably gifted. She still barley won against a largely unknown criminal-grifter named Scott Baugh.

The demographics of the district are not favorable to Democrats. It would take a near-miracle to retain that seat.

[Kire]

91. All districts are new.

[Fiendish Thingy]

10. Porter was redistricted into an even redder district than her original one

And barely won re-election, since the DCCC saw fit to send her pennies (Katie called it “just enough to print some flyers”) when her opponent was getting millions in dark money.

She will make a great senator.

[ColinC]

13. Yeah. And I can't imagine anybody but her could hold it. But we will see!

[treestar]

25. Maybe now she thinks she could not win it again

explaining the reason for the Senate campaign.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

30. I doubt it. Running in the midterms in a newly drawn district is the worst case scenario.

In my estimation, Porter could hold that seat.

Not easily, but she has significant support that transcends the political demographics of the district.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

31. That's my thinking

I think she should've waited for Feinstein to announce her retirement, but this does sound like the smart move for Porter given her districts demographics.

[nuxvomica]

26. This may work out strategically

As something of a firebrand, Porter is safer in a statewide race and for that same reason she may have been more vulnerable in a red district than other candidates. She's also an idea person and an intimidating debater, which is better for the Senate where her skills will get greater visibility and impact.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

33. Works out for whom? For Porter likely. Not for Democrats in the House.

[nuxvomica]

86. Not if they find a stronger candidate for a red district

[Just A Box Of Rain]

87. That's the problem. Where will one find a candidate like Katie Porter out of the blue?

It isn't about running a more conservative candidate, it is about motivating Democrats and Independents in her district to vote. Porter does that.

She is extremely popular with liberals in her district.

[grantcart]

46. She ended her campaign with $8 million unspent balance in her campaign account

[Fiendish Thingy]

69. Good, that will help her launch her senate campaign

The other important question is: how much did she have to spend defending her seat?

[grantcart]

93. It was enough

Purchasing broadcast media ads would have been very expensive in her market.

[LisaM]

92. Then why is she complaining about money from the DCCC?

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Maybe I am missing something, but if she didn't need the money, shouldn't the DCCC be using the funds somewhere else?

[grantcart]

94. Don't know but guessing that it was early on when her national fund raising was beginning

Obviously the DCCC did very well with the resources they had.

[Rebl2]

14. That's my thought too

Did she easily win her house seat this last election or was it close.

[ColinC]

19. Very Close

[Rebl2]

21. That's what

I thought. Is it a republican area?

[ColinC]

22. Yep! Orange County. And her new district became just a bit more republican

Which is part of the reason it was closer.

[Kid Berwyn]

47. Perhaps. Senate would gain a giant.

As she’s Presidential timber, a stepping stone to the White House.

[ColinC]

49. Exactly

It’ll probably be worth it in the long run

[SunSeeker]

99. My first thought too. CA-47 was made much tougher with redistricting in 2022.

Katie had to fight hard to keep it. A lesser candidate would lose for sure. Sucks, because I live in CA-47 and really liked having Katie as my Representative.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

131. She barely won against a real piece of work.

Typical scam artist that GQP loves.

Harley Rouda is looking to run again. Former Republican who was our Dem rep from 2019-2021.

[SalamanderSleeps]

3. Have whiteboard will travel.

[ificandream]

4. This was a logical step. I'm very glad she's doing it.

[Emile]

5. She will be a great Senator and make California proud!

[awesomerwb1]

6. Bye bye House seat

[calimary]

48. So then we look for better, elsewhere.

What buoys me up is that the next election is the Presidential cycle, which will bring out more Democratic voters across the board.

She’s SO righteous! She deserves a higher profile.

[awesomerwb1]

81. She's probably the only one who can win that district

This is not a knock on anyone, but I like to look at the bigger picture.

That Senate seat is Dem safe in CA. We can't afford to lose any seats in the House.

[calimary]

88. Well, there is that.

And we have some genuinely terrific alternatives up for a run. Evidently Adam Schiff and Barbara Lee may go for it, as I see elsewhere here. I like both of them as well.

Maybe we need to think this through strategically. Who would be most likely to be replaced by another Democrat? I think that’s what would help me make that choice if I had to vote on it.

[Genki Hikari]

116. Barbara Lee is too old now.

CA needs someone in the Senate who can benefit from incumbency over many years. She's a great Democrat, but Barbara Lee would be a wasted vote in that regard.

I adore Katie Porter beyond all reason, but her district (47th) is R+2. Running with Biden at the top of the ticket in 2024 will help secure the seat, but that's only temporary. We have to think beyond that to 2030, when maybe a more favorable redistricting will secure the seat better. Since it's unlikely another D would win there beyond 2024, Katie needs to stay where she is a while longer. She's relatively young, so she'll get her chance.

Schiff wouldn't cost us a House seat; at D+23, the 30th is true blue. You could run a paper clip as a D in that district, and it would pummel an r thug.

Of the three, Schiff is the most pragmatic choice for keeping the Senate and taking back control of the House, or at least not losing ground there until 2030.

[calimary]

141. Most intriguing analysis! Thanks!

While I LOVE Katie Porter, I think you’re right - she can hold that seat while Schiff takes the Senate slot.

[womanofthehills]

7. Great news - she is one of my favorites

And she has a sense of humor.

[geardaddy]

11. Who is she running against?

Is this for Feinstein's seat?

[Rebl2]

17. Think so

[Just A Box Of Rain]

20. So far looks like Porter, Schiff, and Barbara Lee are considering runs.

Dianne Feinstein has not yet announced her decision not to seek re-elections, but that is certain.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

29. She's running against Feinstein at this point.

Although it does sound like Feinstein will be retiring.

[beaglelover]

106. She had better retire. She's had a nice long career in the Senate. Time for new blood.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

115. That's the sort of talk you aim at a very distinguished US Senator with a long record

of accomplishment?

I think Dianne Feinstein deserves a lot more respect than is being shown here.

[pfitz59]

129. There is a reason for 'Emeritus' status

Not disrespectful to acknowledge the truth. Feinstein's had a long run, but it's time to move on.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

130. As she has concluded without snipes from what's supposed to be a forum that supports Democrats.

[Norbert]

12. That book must have been some inspiration

Good luck to her.

[SheltieLover]

15. Yaaaaaaaay!

[bmichaelh]

23. Adam Schiff

I thought at one time Adam Schiff might run for the Senate

[Just A Box Of Rain]

28. That's his plan.

[TheRickles]

35. In order to run for the Senate, does a House member have to give up his/her seat?

Or is that only if they win election to the Senate?

On second thought, their House seat would also be up for grabs at the same time as their Senate run (every 2 years vs. every 6 years), so they'd have to choose one office to run for. Oh well. (I'm leaving this post up in case someone else is heading down that blind alley!).

[getagrip_already]

43. my guess....

I don't think she can can keep a house bid as a backup. She has to enter into a primary for the senate seat, so she couldn't also be running for the house.

She would have to see very early on that she wasn't going to win the primary to switch back to the house race.

I don't think she could do it in a tough district. Hopefully they have a superstar lined up to take her slot on the house ticket.

If she gets knocked out in the senate primary, she would probably end up in bidens cabinet somewhere.

[IronLionZion]

36. Is Feinstein retiring?

I didn't see any announcement. Maybe this will encourage her to retire instead of facing a primary.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

57. Feinstein will be retiring. Everyone is aware. She has not yet announced her pending retirement,

but she hardly needs "encouragement."

Dianne Feinstein has been a very fine Senator for California and deserves our thanks and respect.

[Arazi]

37. So she's primarying Feinstein. Thought we hated that

[themaguffin]

39. Seriously?

[Arazi]

41. I see no retirement announcement from Feinstein

Did I miss it?

[themaguffin]

42. ...and?

[Arazi]

44. Seems like if progressives announce a primary against an incumbent there's massive pushback

This is getting applause here.

Plus we’ll lose that seat. Katie Porter almost lost and there’s no guarantee anyone else might win.

DU hates Dems who have done that too in the past

[BadgerMom]

51. As a former California voter, my take is

that if Porter’s announcement nudges Feinstein to step away from a run and helps Porter organize and raise money, it’s a win-win. Feinstein has been a dedicated public servant for decades. She deserves accolades. I know she has earned the right to choose her future herself. However, as a citizen, I see a woman who would be running for a 6-year term at age 91. Reasonably, that doesn’t serve the electorate well.

[Arazi]

56. Progressives get excoriated here for trying to "nudge" incumbents

Double standard much?

[Hekate]

97. I agree with all you said

[RandySF]

58. It's extremely expensive to run a statewide campaign in California.

Anyone who wants to run cannot afford to wait on Feinstein's inevitable retirement.

[Arazi]

62. Just pointing out the double standard when progressives do this

Feinstein hasn’t announced anything and Porter is dating her to make a move.

Feinstein is a hood and loyal Dem.

If this was a progressive the howls would be ear splitting. Just saying

(And I support Porter and think it’s long past time for Feinstein to retire)

[themaguffin]

67. Seems like straw men aren't helpful.

[Arazi]

76. How is this a strawman?

Has Feinstein announced her retirement? Is Porter (at this moment), actually primarying a long standing Dem incumbent? Is Porter trying to pressure her?

Please tell me how this is different than what AOC did in NY and that got (still gets) a lot of shit about, for example. (I’m not going to get into the 2022 Dem races since I don’t want to re-hash old arguments that are still too fresh)

[BadgerMom]

108. Differences

1. Porter is a known quantity. At the time she ran, AOC was not.

2. Feinstein is acknowledged as a dedicated public servant, but her age cannot be ignored. I believe that although AOC’s opponent, Joe Crowley, was older than she, his age at the time (52) didn’t raise red flags.

3. AOC unseated a man. As a woman, I can’t help wondering if some of the blowback she experiences/experienced isn’t sexism in action. In Porter’s case she would replace another woman.

4. Ruben Gallego’s possible run against Sinema has met with some positivity here, even prior to Sinema’s change to being an Independent.

I’m not saying all Democrats who challenge Democratic incumbents are right or wrong. But, personally, I like being able to discuss it.

[themaguffin]

89. Arazi, you're seriously asking how this is a straw man?

[Just A Box Of Rain]

73. Privately, she has made it know that she will not be running.

A public announcement is in the offing.

[Arazi]

78. That doesn't change the reality of what's happening today

In public, out in the open.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

83. Huh?

Democrats are lining up potential bids to replace the retiring Dianne Feinstein.

None of this is either a secret, nor is it mysterious.

[Sympthsical]

50. No one thinks Feinstein is running

Literally no one in California.

Who's going to run for the seat has been nonstop political commentary here for at least the past year.

It's about as open a secret as it gets in politics.

[Arazi]

59. Feinstein hasn't announced anything yet

So this is either Katie Porter primarying Feinstein or pressuring her to move aside.

I have watched DU lose their shit at progressives who have done this, especially when it means we lose a house seat in the process.

I love Katie Porter. Will support her run but I’m well aware of how this has gone down when it’s progressives doing the same.

It’s a huge double standard

[Sympthsical]

80. There's technicalities and there are realities

Feinstein's not running again.

There's just plain zero use to pretend otherwise. It accomplishes nothing.

[Arazi]

84. I'm pointing out the double standard

When a progressive challenges a long standing Dem incumbent, to either pressure them to resign or move left.

Porter is a great candidate but she’s jumped the gun and is essentially pressuring Feinstein to announce or resign.

I’m done here. Feel free to have the last word

[Sympthsical]

98. No, I get what you're saying

And I sympathize with the sentiment. There are some with the unfortunate penchant to believe that once someone they like is in a seat, that's the end of democracy until they deem otherwise.

I think we're all familiar with this thrumming libido for authoritarian lack of democracy for power's sake.

I just think it so obviously doesn't apply in Feinstein's case that it isn't useful to make the point. For all intents and purposes, Feinstein is done after this term and that is well-known in the Democratic establishment. Most people have been hanging back to allow for her to make her exit in her own way on her own time. Which is why Porter's announcement comes as a little bit startling. Although there are many, many hats in this ring, I don't think anyone thought one would be thrown until Feinstein officially bowed out.

But, it has been going on for an awfully long time now, so I guess someone figured they needed to just declare, "Screw it. This is taking forever. Let's just get on with it."

Which I'm fine with. Feinstein has been given a lot of space out of respect for her long service. However, people are eager to shape up '24 sooner rather than later. I think people figured she'd announce retirement after midterms. Well, that hasn't happened, so we'll just move on without it for now.

I get your point, I do. But applying it here is punching at wind.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

74. Correct. I love Dianne Feinstein. She's earned my admiration and respect.

She is not going to run for reelection. This is not a "secret."

[Sky Jewels]

65. Feinstein is 89 and not all there mentally.

She definitely should have retired in 2019.

There’s no fucking way she should run again. And if she does—too bad. Primary her. We need that Senate seat filled by a progressive leader who has all her faculties and then some.

[Just A Box Of Rain]

71. Absolutely untrue.

And so much for "not bashing Democratic figures."

My goodness.

[Sympthsical]

101. It doesn't serve us to pretend untrue things.

It's known and obvious that Feinstein should probably have retired last term so another Democrat could take that seat and begin climbing the ladder. (I firmly believe had she retired, De Leon would not have been the alternative).

However, that did not happen. Fine. Now it will. Great.

But condemning true sentiments, if perhaps phrased indelicately, speaks to credibility.

She's retiring. We'll get a good Democrat in there. Wins all around.

[Arazi]

72. Agreed. Just pointing out the double standard

Katie Porter is an excellent choice and I support her.

And I’ve also supported progressives that have done this exact same thing which gets massive backlash here.

Just sayin’

[Just A Box Of Rain]

77. You don't seem to grasp the idea that Dianne Feinstein will not be running in 2024.

Some will fault Porter for not waiting until the announcement became "official," but Porter--like every informed Democrat in CA--is aware that Dianne Feinstein will not be running for another term.

[Arazi]

79. Until there's a public announcement this is speculation

We like Katie Porter so we’re giving her a pass on this. Personally I hope she runs and wins.

Just pointing out the double standard

[Just A Box Of Rain]

82. No, it is not speculation.

You are misinformed.

There is no double standards here as *everyone* in California understands the score.

But do go on.

[themaguffin]

38. Hell yeah

[Sympthsical]

52. Awesome

She has my vote. We'll have to see who else runs, but right now she's my favorite.

Schiff is a nonstarter with me.

[Turbineguy]

53. Excellent!

[marieo1]

54. Right On

You go, Girl..........you will be great for our government and our country!!

[Sky Jewels]

60. She'll be 10 times better than Feinstein.

Go Katie!

[station agent]

63. Best Representative. We need her in the Senate n/t

[RandySF]

64. For the record, I am undecided.

[LittleGirl]

66. The Senator in 2024

Presidential in 2030! Go Katie go!

[flamingdem]

68. What about Schiff?

Hope they don't have to compete.

[BadgerMom]

70. His House seat would remain blue.

That doesn’t matter though if Porter is running. At this point, her seat is up for grabs. I hope there’s a viable Dem in her district.

[RandySF]

75. I want to see of someone runs besides the four most mentioned people.

[CaptainTruth]

85. I hope she talked to Feinstein about this before she announced.

I want to believe Katie did the right thing & talked to Feinstein & coordinated their plans.

[themaguffin]

90. Maybe as a courtesy, but then again Feinstein would have resigned if she also believed in

doing what's right.

[grantcart]

95. Feinstein is no longer able to remember recent conversations

She should have resigned her seat years ago.

[Hekate]

100. We've got an incredible bunch of House members, & I can think of 4 or 5 right off the top of my head

… who would make great Senators. I hadn’t thought of Katie Porter because my eye’s been on Swallwell and Schiff, but why not Katie? She and Elizabeth Warren would be dynamite in the Senate.

The upcoming campaign season should be really interesting. My biggest regret is that since House members have to run every 2 years, there’s no choice but to give up their House seat in advance of the Senate vote.

[maxsolomon]

102. OMG AGEISM

[Sky Jewels]

103. I know!!! How dare we suggest 90-somethings shouldn't continue to serve as Senators!!!

So rude!!!

[ZonkerHarris]

104. I live in California and I've been dreaming of this day for several years now

Porter for senate!

[beaglelover]

105. This is awesome! I can't wait to vote for her for CA Senate!!!!

[BlueMTexpat]

107. She will make an outstanding Senator!

As for the House seat, she may have someone in mind that Dems can beginning prepping.

There is enough time to do just that.

[Nictuku]

109. I would be torn

If Adam Schiff is running as well as Katie, I would have a hard time choosing. I like them both. I also like Swallwell.

I am assuming this would be for DiFi's seat.

I don't know much about Sen Padilla, even though I voted for him (vs a Republican)

I would LOVE California to be represented by BOTH Porter and Schiff (or even Swallwell)

[mcar]

110. Sen. Feinstein has not announced her retirement

(although one expects she will).

As Rep. Schiff said (paraphrasing), "who announces a Senate primary run when your state is in the middle of an extreme crisis and people are suffering, even dying."

This is tacky, to say the least.

[Irishxs]

112. Hallelujah!!

I don’t live in California, but I am oh so happy to read this announcement!!

[shanti]

113. Love Katie Porter

since she entered the political arena. Super bright and down to earth. She would make a great Senator and I'd vote for her in a heartbeat.

[Pachamama]

114. My prediction- Feinstein leaves her seat and Gov Newsom appoints Schiff

I love both Porter and Schiff - Please don’t make me choose

[Celerity]

120. Newsom said if he appoints a Senator, it will be a black woman

[OverBurn]

118. Super Smart Awesome Lady

[Raine]

119. She keeps asking me to endorse by donating to her ...

I'm not committing to anyone until I see everyone who else is running. There's s a long way to go yet.

[Emile]

123. I would vote for her if I lived in California.

She will make a great senator.

[Stargleamer]

125. I think she should first check to see if

Barbara Lee, Ted Lieu or Adam Schiff want to run and then let them have it

[LiberalFighter]

126. I'm sure she will make the case for her candidacy.

Not everyone gets on board for the same reason or reasons.

[Hortensis]

127. I liked Porter a lot at first, especially because I really liked the high-power

women senators who helped bring her along. But quite simply her fractious, self promoting behaviors on the job have raised flags about her judgment and suitability. It happens. And while congressmen are accountable and generally controllable, which has been an unpleasant learning experience for Porter, U.S. senators are not. Remember Sinema's unaccountability to both the party AND those who elected her?

Those enthusiastic about Porter should also remember how much many of them admired Tulsi Gabbard's fractious, oppositional behaviors while a Democrat, seeing them and her public troublemaking as signs of integrity. (!) Remember what we learned about this brief soaring Democratic star after she finished self destructing in our firmament -- once she didn't have to woo Democrats in her home district.

Of course Porter's principles are better established, no worry that she's going to sell out to billionaires and become a regular on Fox, but what's it mean that she twice endorsed angry, fractious Nina Turner, who advised people not to vote for Democrats in 2016 (!!!) and considers the mainstream Democratic agenda that 80M mainstream voters really do want "half a bowl of shit?" Against Shontel Brown.

We know some people here are drawn by the oppositional behaviors those mentioned all share, but it's smart to realize going in that most Democrats are not. Two are gone, and a third would be if only we could.

Porter is going to lose to formidable mainstream competitors who in general epitomize the principles and goals of the Democratic platform, who've been working to make it happen for years. Democracy working as it should until and if she proves herself to the people to be what they want for the job.

[betsuni]

128. Agree.

Brand New Congress/Justice Democrats.

[Hortensis]

132. :) Yes. Aligning with JD/Brand New Congress is no way

to win friends and influence the 80M-strong Democratic mainstream whose choices these far-left groups are trying to use outsider money to defeat in elections. To put it mildly! It's disturbing that it's become stronger, or more open. Has she noted the growing rejection of extremism by voters yet? In particular voters who are voting Democratic?

I just watched her announcement for senate and her appearance on O'Donnell. She didn't mention being a Democrat, and specifically did not differentiate Democrats from Republicans as she repeatedly spoke of broken Washington and what congress has done wrong for years.

[betsuni]

134. There's no future there, the Democratic Party doesn't need to be replaced.

I keep seeing people saying/insinuating that Democrats lose elections because they're not progressive enough, as if voters carefully study the two party's policies and can't see a difference so go with Republicans or don't vote, or that everyone's corrupt. In 2023 they can't see a difference!

[Hortensis]

136. As you say. "There's no future there." Thank heavens.

The dangerous wave of extremism that's threatened everyone's future wellbeing needs to become part of our past as soon as possible.

The Democratic Party is America's liberal and progressive party.

We can be better, but those who imagine that anti-Democratic and anti-democratic antagonists could take it over and make it more progressive will be extremely fortunate not to have gotten what they thought they wanted. Extremists are basically dysfunctional nuts. Their zealous certainty fools some, including themselves, but they cannot be progressive and always fail when they try.

[JohnSJ]

139. +++

[napi21]

133. I live in Ga. but I really like Katie & sent her campaign a donation tonight. I hope she wins too!

I wish there were more politicians liske her in government.

[eleny]

135. Omg, I am so stoked! nt

[oldsoftie]

138. GOOD! She's a perfect choice to replace Feinstein. Its time for Dianne to retire.

Actually LONG past time. nobody wants to talk about it but it is what it is

[msfiddlestix]

140. I hoped she would, but surprised she announced this early

on the other hand, hitting the ground on a campaign like this in California takes a long time.

Actually, I imagined Feinstein would find a need to resign sooner than the next election campaign season, so that Porter could be appointed by our Governor. I also imagined a list of contenders vying for the office and appealing to Newsom for that appointmen, making it extremely difficult.

Speculating that maybe the reason why Porter had to throw her hat in the ring at this time.

She'll certainly have my vote. I love Porter.