Rep. Katie Porter launches a U.S. Senate bid

[TomCADem]

Source: OC Register

Rep. Katie Porter is running for U.S. Senate in 2024. The Orange County Democrat announced her campaign on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Sen. Diane Feinstein, 89, has not yet said what her plans are for 2024, although she is expected to retire.

“California needs a warrior in the Senate — to stand up to special interests, fight the dangerous imbalance in our economy, and hold so-called leaders like Mitch McConnell accountable for rigging our democracy,” Porter said on social media.

Porter recently won reelection to the 47th District, a coastal area that includes Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and part of Huntington Beach, a tough battle against former state Assemblymember Scott Baugh, a Republican.

Porter is a former UC Irvine law professor who has become a leading Democratic voice in the House since she was first elected in 2018. In Congress, she sits on the Natural Resources and Oversight and Reform committees and she’s a member of a bevy of caucuses.

Read more: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/01/10/rep-katie-porter-launches-a-us-senate-bid/

[BumRushDaShow]

1. Just saw a breaking from NBC News app

Progressive Katie Porter announces Senate bid amid uncertainty over Feinstein's future

an. 10, 2023, 11:13 AM EST
By Summer Concepcion

Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., a progressive star who won re-election in November, on Tuesday announced her campaign for the Senate in 2024.

“Especially in times like these, California needs a warrior in Washington. That’s exactly why I’m announcing my candidacy,” Porter said in a video.

Porter’s announcement comes amid uncertainty over whether California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 89, will retire at the end of 2024.

Porter did not reference Feinstein in her video announcement, but said, “it’s time for new leadership in the U.S. Senate.”

(snip)

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/progressive-katie-porter-announces-senate-bid-uncertainty-feinsteins-f-rcna65097

[Magoo48]

12. Fantastic news!

She is our rep. We love her.

[BumRushDaShow]

14. She is following in the footsteps of Patty Murray

at least in terms of being a plain and simple "mom" who can relate.

[Sanity Claws]

2. Has Feinstein announced that she is stepping down?

I don't recall hearing it if she did.

[rogue emissary]

16. Nope.

She just released a letter saying anyone can do what they want but she hasn't decided what she's going to do for 2024.

[Sanity Claws]

17. At least there was that

even if not a retirement announcement.

[ZonkerHarris]

28. Katie Dianne. If she runs again DF will lose to KP

[News Junkie]

36. Primary her if you have to

Just a better candidate.

[jalan48]

3. Great news!

[marieo1]

4. Right On

You go, Girl.......you will be good for our country!!

[SpankMe]

5. This is ballsy. I love it!

DiFi's term ends in 2024. DiFi hasn't announced whether she'll run again. But, Katie has announced she's running anyway. So, If DiFi announces she's running for a 6th term, this will mean she will be be challenged at the primary by Porter.

Maybe Porter has some insider info that DiFi won't run again? Who knows. But I do agree that Sen. Feinstein's time has come and gone. As awesome as she's been, it truly is time for an evolution of Dem representation in congress.

[packman]

6. Good move - Good news

Diane has run the good race and it is time

[hibbing]

7. Yes please!! n/t

[mjvpi]

8. Great news. Few people make me feel more like a Democrat.

One other is Rep Schiff. One would hope that this is a coordinated announcement.

[Hugh_Lebowski]

9. WOO-HOO!!! We love us some Katie around my house!!!

Link to tweet

[elleng]

10. Thought so. Good news.

She's written me 2x today and I'm 3000 miles away from her, so thought something was up.

[Bayard]

11. Woot!

Its time.

[FakeNoose]

13. Awesome - you go girl!

There were rumors that Adam Schiff was thinking about running for DiFi's seat. Did anything ever happen with that? Either one of them would be an outstanding choice.

[Brother Buzz]

32. Adam Schiff postponed his announcement on account of the weather

CA-SEN: Adam Schiff Won't Announce Senate Bid Today

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) told Politico not to expect a U.S. Senate campaign announcement from him today, along with a veiled shot at Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) who did make an announcement.

Said Schiff: “You don’t announce a campaign in the middle of a natural disaster.”

Meanwhile, Porter’s pollster David Binder put out a survey showing Porter leading Schiff, 37% to 26%, in a hypothetical top-two November election.



https://politicalwire.com/2023/01/10/adam-schiff-wont-announce-senate-bid-today/

[Mawspam2]

15. Let us hope DiFi remains alive and runs again...

...or else Newsom gets to appoint both California Senators and he won't pick Porter.

[TeamProg]

24. DiFi is visibly losng her mind. Policy wise, she said there's not enough evidence about pot to

change the law and decriminalize... WHAT ?!?!

[KewlKat]

18. Got an email asking for a donation and gladly gave her one of I'm sure many!

[Operaweeble]

19. HUZZAHHH!!!

I love her!!!! One of my favorites!

[republianmushroom]

20. it is time

[Prairie_Seagull]

21. Wikipedia has according to Cook PVI, CA-47th at D+3.

With redistricting, I am not sure of the sample size to make that determination but there it is.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California%27s_47th_congressional_district

[ificandream]

22. Really pleased to see this. I will definitely vote for her.

She's what the party and the country need.

[iluvtennis]

23. Good stuff -f I'll definitely donate to her campaign. n/t

[OMGWTF]

25. EXCELLENT NEWS!!!

DiFi is 89 years old -- time to fking retire!

[2naSalit]

26. I was hoping she would!

[EarthFirst]

27. Go! Katie! Go!

100% behind this!

[JohnSJ]

29. I hope Newsom or Schiff run. After Porter endorsed Nina Turner, I am not a big fan of hers

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215464509



Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) told Politico not to expect a U.S. Senate campaign announcement from him today, along with a veiled shot at Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) who did make an announcement.

Said Schiff: “You don’t announce a campaign in the middle of a natural disaster.”

Exactly. With the damage from floods and landslides here in California, this isn’t the time to make a political announcement

[Mawspam2]

30. So when do you announce?

When everything is sunshine and unicorns?

[JohnSJ]

31. What is your point? The big news in here in California is the damage being caused by the weather

[Algernon Moncrieff]

33. I think the point is that "it is always something" and now is as good/bad time as any

I hope you and yours are safe.

[JohnSJ]

34. We are, thanks

[ificandream]

35. Given the state of the country with all the Repugh B.S., I'm glad she announced today.

And I'm a little surprised at Schiff taking a shot at her. But then it's politics.