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In reply to the discussion: Looks like we have a progressive challenger for Dianne Feinstein in CA [View all]Expecting Rain
(811 posts)Let's go through your points (not necessarily in the same order).
Nobody moves up among the Dem ranks
I might yield the point, if the point of the OP wasn't to promote a complete unknown in the Democratic Party and a political neophyte named Joseph N. Sanberg who I'd wager could not be identified by 1 CA Democrat in 100,000 (and that might be understating it). Sanberg isn't "in the ranks."
What does she gain by continuing?
The wrong question entirely. It's "what do we gain by her continuing?" and the answer to that is a great deal. Dianne Feinstein has proven her wisdom and leadership as a senior Senator and her experience and maturity are good for Democrats and the nation.
Unable to complete term
As you say, there a 3 Democrats (at least) who are contenders for the CA Governors race. The GOP doesn't have a chance in this race and the one-in-a-lifetime anomaly like Gary Davis recall is of such low odds of repetition that it doesn't present a factor against the upsides of Dianne Feinstein--including the risks of an open seat race.
It takes a millionaire to replace a millionaire
This one get a
If one comes from the economic-determinism wing of the party, why bother? Otherwise, this argument against Dianne Feinstein is tinged with the sort of populist demagoguery that turns off most CA Democrats
Sorry, I'm unconvinced.
There are too many good reasons to support our very fine senior Senator. She has my support!