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29. Representative Barbara Lee

Wed Jan 11, 2023, 03:08 PM

Jan 2023

Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been representing California’s 13th District since 1998. She is the highest ranking African American woman in Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee. She also serves on the Budget Committee and the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees all federal government spending.

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CA-SEN: Barbara Lee will apparently run for Senate. [View all] RandySF Jan 2023 OP

Against Katie? SheltieLover Jan 2023 #1

Yep RandySF Jan 2023 #4

I'm all in for Katie! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #6

Not hard to find out who she is. maxsolomon Jan 2023 #15

Thx SheltieLover Jan 2023 #17

Meh, the Senate is a sclerotic institution. maxsolomon Jan 2023 #20

True but it will make them squirm. SheltieLover Jan 2023 #23

Representative Barbara Lee MagickMuffin Jan 2023 #29

She is very experienced and seasoned. I fully expect others to join the race if Senator JohnSJ Jan 2023 #2

Even if Feinstein announces leftieNanner Jan 2023 #9

Senator Feinstein has made it very clear privately that she doesn't intend to seek another term. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #11

Thanks for the info nt leftieNanner Jan 2023 #30

we have a jungle primary in CA, all run at once, every party, top two advance to the general Celerity Jan 2023 #47

Yes you do leftieNanner Jan 2023 #50

Wow wryter2000 Jan 2023 #3

We could end up with Dem vs Dem in November, 2024. RandySF Jan 2023 #5

Here in California we have what is called a jungle primary, where the top two vote JohnSJ Jan 2023 #7

It seems very likely that we could find two Democrats squaring off in Nov. 2024. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #12

Yes. Problem we have is a lot of crackpots jump in, and it is not unusual to see 30 candidates JohnSJ Jan 2023 #16

It would not surprise me in the least if 30 candidates jumped into this primary race Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #24

I agree JohnSJ Jan 2023 #25

We did last time Mz Pip Jan 2023 #44

Wow.. endless primary. I saw Cha Jan 2023 #13

Thanks Cha. I didn't realize you were a Californian. Bravo!!! JohnSJ Jan 2023 #19

Yeah, I've lived all over this Cha Jan 2023 #27

+++ JohnSJ Jan 2023 #31

I worked at Scripps Hospital for 3 summers mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #33

Small world! My daughter graduated Cha Jan 2023 #35

Yes, indeed. mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #37

Did you like it in La Jolla? It's a beautiful Cha Jan 2023 #38

I didn't actually live in La Jolla. mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #39

Ah.. Glad you enjoyed UCLA! I lived Cha Jan 2023 #40

I got caught in a rip current at Moonlight State Beach mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #42

That is Scary! Glad you Cha Jan 2023 #43

Those were the days! mnhtnbb Jan 2023 #48

She would take office at 78 years old Sympthsical Jan 2023 #8

I agree Mz Pip Jan 2023 #46

Time for the next generation to take the reins. tritsofme Jan 2023 #10

Barbara Lee and Katie Porter people Jan 2023 #14

Not really. I love Barbara but she is 76. Katie is 49. New young blood is needed right now ZonkerHarris Jan 2023 #18

Christ, another reason to absolutely vote for Katie over Barbara. beaglelover Jan 2023 #22

I don't measn this as agism but rather a tactical path to power for Democrats. ZonkerHarris Jan 2023 #26

I'm voting for Katie in any upcoming primary for CA Senate. Period. End of story. beaglelover Jan 2023 #21

Katie is going to be a great senator and make California proud! Emile Jan 2023 #28

Three great candidates. jalan48 Jan 2023 #32

Wow, you guys are blessed (or cursed) with a very deep bench. librechik Jan 2023 #34

30+ years waiting for this seat to open. RandySF Jan 2023 #49

There will be a lot of people running for this seat JI7 Jan 2023 #36

Yes. Some of them very impressive. Fwiw, the senate Hortensis Jan 2023 #41

Barbara Lee is lovely pinkstarburst Jan 2023 #45