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In reply to the discussion: Looks like we have a progressive challenger for Dianne Feinstein in CA [View all]nbsmom
(591 posts)I have no idea what you're trying to say here. I'm kind of wondering what kind of CA Democrat YOU are. I think Kamala Harris's showing against Loretta Sanchez this past November speaks volumes as to the fallacy of your statement.
(I notice you didn't have an answer for the possible self-dealing instances for Senator Feinstein and her investment banker hubby.)
But don't take my word for it. Take a look at this recent L.A. Times opinion piece.
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-meyerson-feinstein-run-20170731-story.html
Did you even happen to look up Sanberg's bona fides? Here's his website. He may not have the name recognition of Villaraigosa or Kevin De Leon, but he does have the bankroll, which is a fact of life if you're trying to get elected to represent this state the size of many countries. And he is actually playing for keeps, if he's gotten in the weeds on EITC.
If Senator Feinstein would please not run again, there several candidates (other than Sanberg) who would do very nicely:
- Adam Schiff
- Ted Lieu
- Eric Garcetti
- Tom Steyer
- David Hildebrand
TBH, I have found it ironic AF that this political/celebrity savvy state hasn't run someone with true name recognition (think George Clooney) to represent us in the Senate, as Minnesota did with Al Franken.