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Caliman73

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101. He doesn't need a national presence, at least for now. He needs a California presence, and has one.

Thu Apr 13, 2023, 02:51 PM

Apr 2023

He beat his opponent by over 19 points in the General Election.

While I don't agree with everything Gavin Newsom does, I agree with his political instinct. He chose well with Padilla and he will choose well with Feinstein's successor if she leaves before the election.

Also, I live on the Central Coast. Grew up in the Los Angles area. Like it or not, that region of the state is the most powerful and influential in CA politics.

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Let's not be fooled (Re: Diane Feinstein) [View all] FBaggins Apr 2023 OP

Democrats have a right to discuss their options. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #1

It's the basis of your 4th sentence that is the problem: Who knows what she knows? 3Hotdogs Apr 2023 #10

She knows judges are not being appointed. She also knows we could lose the Senate in 24 leaving Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #53

Vehemently disagree NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #71

So you are fine with having the same discussion about President Biden? ripcord Apr 2023 #117

Biden is healthy and there doing his job, but thanks for the false equivalence I usually only get ZonkerHarris Apr 2023 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author ripcord Apr 2023 #118

I'm not fooled and I'm not played. The Senate confirming judges is the most important thing. dem4decades Apr 2023 #2

Yup. That "lifelong ally" should treat the Senate with more respect. n/t brewens Apr 2023 #34

Who's being fooled? No one I know of. The governor appointing someone... brush Apr 2023 #3

Thank you. SpamWyzer Apr 2023 #23

This whole scenario is probably not unexpected. jeffreyi Apr 2023 #46

Agreed. A question pls. You used pronouns him/her/them. brush Apr 2023 #62

I *think* so. jeffreyi Apr 2023 #105

I'm trying to learn myself. I'll post an OP and get info from DU. brush Apr 2023 #108

Good idea. jeffreyi Apr 2023 #116

You assume only the appointee can win... JT45242 Apr 2023 #4

Sen. Warnock (D-GA) beat an GOP appointee (Loeffler-R) ) in GA in 2016/2017. CottonBear Apr 2023 #25

The dude who was appointed to Kamala's seat won the next election ZonkerHarris Apr 2023 #124

Any of the announced candidates for her Senate seat - Schiff, Lee or Porter - Sibelius Fan Apr 2023 #5

Of course they would FBaggins Apr 2023 #11

The codified procedure that the governor appoints a... brush Apr 2023 #44

I never asked to change the process FBaggins Apr 2023 #70

By contending in your OP that a replacement for Sen. Feinstein's... brush Apr 2023 #72

I made no such contention FBaggins Apr 2023 #81

The senator asked to be temporarily replaced on the judicial... brush Apr 2023 #82

How does that make sense? FBaggins Apr 2023 #87

The voters get to decide after the governor gets to decide. That's the law in CA. Sibelius Fan Apr 2023 #65

Nope FBaggins Apr 2023 #69

Then why does my California ballot Retrograde Apr 2023 #100

That's not the process. You're describing the situation. Sibelius Fan Apr 2023 #107

The process you're describing does not apply to the situation FBaggins Apr 2023 #109

Yes. But the point being stopdiggin Apr 2023 #20

this isn't an agism issue...it's a cognitive awareness issue.. agingdem Apr 2023 #6

This. NewHendoLib Apr 2023 #7

she missed two judiciary sessions. she's agreed to step aside from the committee onenote Apr 2023 #12

Feinstein's Cognitive Issues Are No Secret. I See This as Being Selfish. Indykatie Apr 2023 #17

selfish on Feinstein's part..yes.. agingdem Apr 2023 #28

Fetterman is back in the Senate and he is doing fine. She is not. And we are getting no Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #54

that's right..playing nice is not an option.. agingdem Apr 2023 #60

Agree. The charges of "ageism" are a pantload, IMO. Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #67

Well, maybe not YOU inthewind21 Apr 2023 #83

So what? Just because there are some exceptions Sky Jewels Apr 2023 #84

we can recover from a stroke/heart attack/cancer.. agingdem Apr 2023 #113

Yep. n/t demmiblue Apr 2023 #96

Exactly. AngryOldDem Apr 2023 #115

I'm for the seat warming replacement mchill Apr 2023 #8

Senator Alex Padilla earned his appointment, as confirmed by the voters. quaint Apr 2023 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Apr 2023 #21

You don't know who Alex Padilla is? Caliman73 Apr 2023 #75

Yes friends with Newsom & know little about SoCal politics mchill Apr 2023 #97

He doesn't need a national presence, at least for now. He needs a California presence, and has one. Caliman73 Apr 2023 #101

And here I thought it was my doing Retrograde Apr 2023 #102

It is unfortunate how as our brightest pols grow infirm, they lose the ability to pick their.... jaxexpat Apr 2023 #9

This isn't a SCOTUS seat FBaggins Apr 2023 #27

We are not getting judges...the judiciary committee is tied...judge are so so important. A Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #31

Nonsense FBaggins Apr 2023 #38

Read it again, carefully this time, please. jaxexpat Apr 2023 #39

You don't see the big picture here...we are in danger of losing the Senate in 24. We have a very Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #55

The time to see inthewind21 Apr 2023 #85

excellent point! stopdiggin Apr 2023 #13

Then she needs to give up her committee assignments Tarc Apr 2023 #14

Agreed. Senator Feinstein has earned her position with voters. Nixie Apr 2023 #15

No, no and no...we are not getting judges and given the issues now that is way more important Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #32

Sorry, but I want to vote for my senator here in California, not Nixie Apr 2023 #64

Again inthewind21 Apr 2023 #86

There's dignity & respect, & then there's the very real and critical issue of judicial appointments dlk Apr 2023 #16

Actually inthewind21 Apr 2023 #88

Yes, federal judicial appointments have been critical prior to Trump dlk Apr 2023 #99

So inthewind21 Apr 2023 #104

I'm not lobbying for Feinstein to resign from the Senate dlk Apr 2023 #111

She has asked for edhopper Apr 2023 #19

Good and if she can be replaced excellent but if the GOP can tie it up some way than she Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #33

Some here are saying a replacement would need GOP votes from the committee...if Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #56

Some here inthewind21 Apr 2023 #90

The current holder of the order CA Senate seat wryter2000 Apr 2023 #22

How so? FBaggins Apr 2023 #29

The "placeholder " was easily elected wryter2000 Apr 2023 #42

I think you did indeed miss what I was saying FBaggins Apr 2023 #63

So what? wryter2000 Apr 2023 #66

There was an open primary in 2022 Retrograde Apr 2023 #103

2022 isn't a counterexample - it proves my point FBaggins Apr 2023 #106

he can appoint someone who promises not to run. mopinko Apr 2023 #24

I don't live in CA so I have no dog in this hunt FakeNoose Apr 2023 #26

Exactly n/t wryter2000 Apr 2023 #43

No, we must have someone replace her she is holding up judge nominees... Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #30

We only need someone to replace her on the committee FBaggins Apr 2023 #35

Other posters have said we need 9 GOP votes to put someone else on the committee if she Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #51

I have a strong suspicion of what's going on. Sympthsical Apr 2023 #36

He could pick a place holder, that is often done dsc Apr 2023 #37

Senator Jerry Brown? Johonny Apr 2023 #40

That is the best idea so far! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #121

Actually, If (big if) Feinstein were to step down, Newsom should appoint Boxer. haele Apr 2023 #41

I'd be pleased with Boxer or Brown Sympthsical Apr 2023 #47

another good idea! Tumbulu Apr 2023 #122

FBaggins............... Upthevibe Apr 2023 #45

I don't care about that...we should do what's best for the country and that is getting judges Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #49

I think she should resign. Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #48

You inthewind21 Apr 2023 #91

She has missed at least 58 votes Novara Apr 2023 #50

She has said she's not running in 2024. That's a good thing. Let her retire and have the Democratic Autumn Apr 2023 #52

Autumn, we are in serious danger of losing the Senate in 24...I am hoping the dreadful Demsrule86 Apr 2023 #57

I'm sure the right Democrats will win the primary when she retires. She has missed 60 votes in 2023, Autumn Apr 2023 #58

Maya Angelou was correct. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #59

Yes inthewind21 Apr 2023 #93

What is so upsetting that the loudest voices I've heard calling for her resignation are GuppyGal Apr 2023 #61

You are not alone. Trust me, you are not alone. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #68

Think about that... NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #73

No, I suspect the Republicans are taking delight in seeing one of the most effective Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #74

Is she effective now? NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #76

Yes. Biden has set a 40+ year record for getting judges approved with Dianne Feinstein on the Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #77

Some people never learn NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #79

The attacks on Ruth Bader Ginsburg have taught me quite a lot, in point of fact. Just A Box Of Rain Apr 2023 #80

I was one of the people calling for RBG to retire and took heat for it FBaggins Apr 2023 #89

Sure, the details are different NotVeryImportant Apr 2023 #92

How quaint inthewind21 Apr 2023 #95

That's rude Hekate Apr 2023 #126

She won her last election I call that effective. nt GuppyGal Apr 2023 #110

DING DING DING inthewind21 Apr 2023 #94

Not at all. Southern Republicans showed us how to do it with Strom Thurmond et al. Hekate Apr 2023 #125

The same could be said for Fetterman FBaggins Apr 2023 #129

I'm not fooled. It's reckless & selfish that she's still on that committee. themaguffin Apr 2023 #78

What about Barbara Boxer? W_HAMILTON Apr 2023 #98

Post removed Post removed Apr 2023 #112

She can't effectively serve. AngryOldDem Apr 2023 #114

How does her leaving effectively end the Democratic primary? progressoid Apr 2023 #119

By creating an incumbent FBaggins Apr 2023 #128

The party may not primary but individuals do. progressoid Apr 2023 #131

Sure... and they lose FBaggins Apr 2023 #132

Two years ago Gavin Newson pledged to appoint a black woman if Feinstein resigned. ARandomPerson Apr 2023 #120

All true FBaggins Apr 2023 #127

I think the woman should graciously retire because of her ill health. It's not just the shingles, Vinca Apr 2023 #130