Nancy Pelosi backs Adam Schiff's bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

[ificandream]

Source: Los Angeles Times/SEEMA MEHTA

Democratic stalwart and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Rep. Adam B. Schiff's bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as long as incumbent Dianne Feinstein doesn't seek reelection.

"If she decides not to run, I will be supporting House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff, who knows well the nexus between a strong Democracy and a strong economy," Pelosi, of San Francisco, said in a statement. "In his service in the House, he has focused on strengthening our Democracy with justice and on building an economy that works for all."

Schiff chaired the Intelligence Committee until Republicans took control of the House in the 2022 election.

Pelosi's support comes as California Democrats are increasingly eyeing the Senate seat Feinstein was elected to in 1992. While the incumbent has said she will announce her plans later this year, the 89-year-old is not expected to seek another term. The former San Francisco mayor has faced mounting questions about her mental acuity and frailty in recent years.



Read more: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-02-02/pelosi-backs-schiffs-bid-for-feinsteins-senate-seat

---

While Pelosi represents San Francisco, I'm not sure this is a game changer in the race. In any event, I donated to Katie last week and I'm glad I did. I still want her to win.

NON-PAYWALL: https://news.yahoo.com/nancy-pelosi-backs-adam-schiffs-150253427.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

[LetMyPeopleVote]

1. This is a great endorsement

Link to tweet

[ificandream]

2. Democrats need someone like Katie in the Senate.

I like Adam, but we need Katie right now more.

[Algernon Moncrieff]

22. Agreed - she's an "everywoman"

She's analytical, and she has won in a very purple district.

[underthematrix]

6. I love them both but I will support Rep Adama Schiff

because he passes my 3-c test.
Character - highly principled trustworthy member admired by fellow members
Competence - chair of of the powerful intel comm
Capacity - has a huge diverse network he can drawn on to get things done.

[jimfields33]

4. He has democratic challengers running for his seat.

Is he running for the seat? Has he said?

[Elessar Zappa]

5. Schiff's house seat is safer than Porters.

So if that’s your concern, you should support Porter staying in the House.

[dem4decades]

7. That is correct.

[riversedge]

8. It is a hard choice-glad I am not voting in CA.

[republianmushroom]

10. I like it

it is time Barbara

[Hekate]

14. The Senator's name is Dianne

Who is Barbara?

[republianmushroom]

16. OK, but she reminds me of Barbara

[Hekate]

17. Barbara who?

[republianmushroom]

18. Barbara Boxer

[Jarqui]

11. I like both Katie & Adam. Both would be excellent as Senator

I'm more concerned for Katie as she had a tough re-election when it shouldn't have been close.

[KPN]

12. Excellent!

[toesonthenose]

13. I would prefer Porter, but we need to keep eyes on the prize.

His seat is just much more safe than hers, and we can't afford to put another House seat in jeopardy to the c(R)etins. That being said, whoever wins will get my support.

[Hekate]

15. This is a golden endorsement

[Emile]

19. Emile backs Katie Porter bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

[womanofthehills]

20. Definitely want Katie

She’s a breath of fresh air.

[Cha]

21. Mahalo, Nancy! I support Adam Schiff..

For US Senator from California!