FWIW
...I closed a post of mine musing about Gov. Newsom and the seat he was tasked to fill due to the very sad passing of Sen. Feinstein.
I closed it because it's moot. He picked Laphonza Butler.
But, more importantly, this new Democratic senator has been sworn in. I'm not interested in debating her qualifications or record. She's clearly qualified, and she's an inspiring pick by the governor who will bring her broad and extensive life and career experiences to the Senate, and the Democratic Party is fortunate to have her there.
Besides, I make a habit of defending and supporting Democrats, and shy away from challenging them publicly with my differences over anything that would denigrate any of our Democrats, save the ones who make a habit of pulling away from our party or initiatives important to me.
I don't want a debate about her on this thread either, if that's okay (nt). I just wanted to make clear that I'm not standing in opposition to the new legislator in any way.
I thought maybe some folks here might take that notion from that moot post of mine, so.... I do like being openly opinionated about candidates and races at primary election time, but this isn't that time, and I'm not all geared up for that anyhow.
It's going to be cool seeing new Senator from California, Laphonza Butler, in the Senate. I look forward to hearing her weigh in on Senate business after she gets oriented and settled in.
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