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Diane Feinstein announcement [View all] brooklynite Oct 2017 OP

K&R... spanone Oct 2017 #1

The popular complaint is that she's too old. kstewart33 Oct 2017 #79

CA greeny2323 Oct 2017 #2

Settling? Why smear Feinstein? She's an honorable and capable and experienced public servant... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #9

What Nurse Jackie said. BadgerMom Oct 2017 #21

+1,000,000 DarthDem Oct 2017 #77

### NurseJackie Oct 2017 #78

She is hell on wheels. Bad ass & good heart. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #80

Hell-on-wheels... PERFECT!! NurseJackie Oct 2017 #82

Tough lady👩🗽💯💪💥 Alice11111 Oct 2017 #163

Backatcha DarthDem Oct 2017 #86

This & More Me. Oct 2017 #100

The More Me. Oct 2017 #101

Awesome! Impressive! With EXPERIENCE comes ACCOMPLISHMENTS, eh? But... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #104

I've Asked In This Thread What Exactly Is A True Progressive Me. Oct 2017 #106

I'd noticed that your previous question was being ignored. It's a valid question... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #107

It's All That Me. Oct 2017 #109

Nurse Jackie, you give the best accounting of why Feinstein should be supported, not denigrated. NBachers Oct 2017 #151

If only they would do just that... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #161

"Give voters a choice", i.e., divide the Democratic Party even more. George II Oct 2017 #17

The GOP is so weak in California that last time, there were TWO Democratic candidates for Senate Ken Burch Oct 2017 #93

What is the % of, as you put it, "true progressives" in the California Democratic voter rolls? George II Oct 2017 #97

What Exactly Is A True Progressive According To You Me. Oct 2017 #102

"True Progressives" NastyRiffraff Oct 2017 #105

It's a not-so-subtle way to smear Feinstein. And it's not the first time... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #108

Critique is not "smearing". Ken Burch Oct 2017 #113

Accusing Feinstein of not being a "true progressive" is a smear. There was no "critique"... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #119

Perhaps, having a choice of candidates is just a little TOO much democracy for some people. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #154

I hope not.I want a Democrat Senato rand Feinstein's seat could be up for grabs if some unknown won. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #18

Remember what happened to the republicans in Indiana Chipper Chat Oct 2017 #24

The way California works it's Senate races now, that's highly unlikely RhodeIslandOne Oct 2017 #38

exactly right...you get an unknown that is a wack job or can be portrayed as such by the GOP...we Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #70

The way the Senate race... tonedevil Oct 2017 #129

I am aware of this...but we need Feinstein's experience (very senior ) at the moment...and Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #157

If she runs against a Republican... tonedevil Oct 2017 #162

That is meaningless to me... Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #165

Are you a California... tonedevil Oct 2017 #166

I think that money and effort is better at flipping red seats DBoon Oct 2017 #26

Greeny2323 doesn't want to "settle" ? Steven Maurer Oct 2017 #30

As a Californian, I'd say we're damn lucky to have her, and obviously I have a lot of company Hekate Oct 2017 #42

Opposition noted. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #44

Done. roody Oct 2017 #91

Good! Happy to see this! NurseJackie Oct 2017 #3

Time to get on her bandwagon, then on to victory. democratisphere Oct 2017 #4

Getting on her bandwagon now means nothing can ever change in CA. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #94

When is the California Senate Democratic Primary scheduled in 2018? George II Oct 2017 #95

You make an excellent point. It's rather hypocritical to excuse it in one instance and... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #98

They found a pretext to stop it. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #111

The top two candidate system has been in place for a while in California Gothmog Oct 2017 #114

That was my point, actually. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #116

There is still no primary under California law Gothmog Oct 2017 #143

TMYK ★ ... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #144

The top two system IS a primary. It's just not a closed primary. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #156

How exactly will one primary Senator Feinstein under this system in the real world? Gothmog Oct 2017 #160

She'd need to be knocked into THIRD place. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #164

In the real world, this will not happen Gothmog Oct 2017 #167

Well, you see now... there's your mistake right there... NurseJackie Oct 2017 #168

This isn't an argument between you and I Ken Burch Oct 2017 #169

In the real world, there is no way to primary Feinstein Gothmog Oct 2017 #170

In the real world, I wasn't the one suggesting it Ken Burch Oct 2017 #171

California does have a primary, just not individual primaries for each party. So essentially.... George II Oct 2017 #125

I didn't say California DIDN'T have a primary. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #133

Most likely but not definitely. Looking down the list of candidates from less than a year ago.... George II Oct 2017 #136

If you're basing that on support levels, the top two were the most likely to win Ken Burch Oct 2017 #138

What pretext was that? (nt) ehrnst Oct 2017 #158

So you live in California? JHan Oct 2017 #103

No, but I've seen how it works. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #112

really? JHan Oct 2017 #115

The GOP is dead in Cali. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #117

No, the really is to you making an insinuation that progressives are oppressed in California. JHan Oct 2017 #118

I didn't use or even think the term "oppressed"-that would be insensitive. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #120

I consider Jerry Brown to be progressive minded and he's governor. JHan Oct 2017 #121

The term "litmus test" is heavy-handed. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #137

"Those positions seem to be reserved for 'centrists', for some reason." NurseJackie Oct 2017 #123

I didn't mean the meaning that person took from it. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #134

LOL! NurseJackie Oct 2017 #142

"And given that she's unbeatable, what difference does it make what I say about her?" lapucelle Oct 2017 #147

Exactly! I've smelled this type of thing before. NurseJackie Oct 2017 #159

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Sorry. From now on I won't. Ken Burch Oct 2017 #152

Your thread title is simply absurd. brer cat Oct 2017 #122

... skylucy Oct 2017 #5

If she's willing and able, why not? oasis Oct 2017 #6

What's your definition of able? awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #10

She seems to be doing ok after recent pacemaker proceedure. If reelected, oasis Oct 2017 #13

I agree experience counts a lot awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #22

Do you have a video of one of these moments? Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #45

DiFi is almost 15 years older than Trump, and he's senile and she's NOT... Hekate Oct 2017 #60

Thank you, Hekate! sheshe2 Oct 2017 #145

So right about RBG... she's a dynamo!! Just gotta hope she NEVER retires before we put a Dem back in InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #155

I'm sure you'll be able to find them yourself n/t awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #64

Is this one of the ones you are referencing? Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #81

Oh I see, you just smear and run Hekate Oct 2017 #149

She is in the Senate not the house. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #71

Good for her. Bad news for her enemies. Hortensis Oct 2017 #7

We need new leaders who might run for President some day Cicada Oct 2017 #8

They're coming. Great experience and power connections are GOOD things. Hortensis Oct 2017 #19

The Senate is not a training ground for President. Incidentally, look back in history.... George II Oct 2017 #20

Yeah, the senate is a tough place from which to run zipplewrath Oct 2017 #69

So no Kamala Harris for Prez then? BeyondGeography Oct 2017 #126

Did you see the post to which I responded? Context is the key. George II Oct 2017 #127

Is Harris 2020 a non-starter because shes in the Senate? BeyondGeography Oct 2017 #128

We have a long way to 2020. My point was that here in 2017 we should not be looking... George II Oct 2017 #131

My point is there's a cost associated with people who effectively benefit from lifetime tenure BeyondGeography Oct 2017 #132

I seriously doubt that when Californians first elected Dianne Feinstein they weren't thinking.... George II Oct 2017 #135

I defer to the many Californians on this board BeyondGeography Oct 2017 #139

All I can say is that the candidates should put their names in and run. The voters will decide.... George II Oct 2017 #141

when garnett finishes a term for governor. he will make a great president DBoon Oct 2017 #28

Be great if Garcetti would build a powerful delisen Oct 2017 #35

That is up to Mayor Garcetti. nt. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #46

It is easier for a rich man to get into Heaven.... Honeycombe8 Oct 2017 #53

3.6M reasons she is going to win Not Ruth Oct 2017 #11

The Senate is a 6 year term crazycatlady Oct 2017 #12

"Hell, yeah!" on the 71 yo!!!!! MyOwnPeace Oct 2017 #32

Lately there's been some done crazycatlady Oct 2017 #34

and a much younger vp who perhaps is crazed. delisen Oct 2017 #36

considering what Meg Whitman spent in California several years back NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #15

That may be the number of votes she got, but I'd have to look it up from an actual computer Hekate Oct 2017 #50

That's disappointing. MoonRiver Oct 2017 #14

I'm a Californian and glad she's running again. She and Kamala Harris are a great team. iluvtennis Oct 2017 #16

I'm kind of hoping that you don't have Harris for much longer Orrex Oct 2017 #43

LOL, I'd love that, but don't see it happening in our current hate filled US environment iluvtennis Oct 2017 #65

Sigh Lunabell Oct 2017 #23

Thank you DiFi! We need more of you. leftofcool Oct 2017 #25

Kr Cryptoad Oct 2017 #27

She has been at it long enough BadGimp Oct 2017 #29

I don't get it hueymahl Oct 2017 #31

You are not correct in your observations. You leave out a lot. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #51

Senator Feinstein does not lead the Democratic Party. She is a US Senator doing a tremendous job Hekate Oct 2017 #52

+++++ .. tell me how and why this needs explaining? JHan Oct 2017 #56

Honest to God I do not know why Hekate Oct 2017 #59

yup..for emphasis... JHan Oct 2017 #61

Voting for war. roody Oct 2017 #92

She is absolutely A leader of the party hueymahl Oct 2017 #58

Too old. Is she trying to set a record? maxsolomon Oct 2017 #33

My Magic 8-Ball says it is 'Very doubtful' she will break Strom Thurmond's record Brother Buzz Oct 2017 #39

You can't beat it if you don't try I guess maxsolomon Oct 2017 #40

Absolutely! Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #49

California's Senator Cornelius Cole was first elected at age 86 pnwmom Oct 2017 #54

What then do you believe is the allowable maximum age to be effective LanternWaste Oct 2017 #57

How old are you anyway? maxsolomon Oct 2017 #66

It's amazing how many people bring up gun violence, forgetting how she became Mayor... Hekate Oct 2017 #62

I'm not. I think she should retire. I know how she became Mayor. maxsolomon Oct 2017 #68

Good. If folks want to see her replaced, convince the voters to do it. SaschaHM Oct 2017 #37

It costs money...and is stupid to use if for a primary. Use the money against Republicans. Demsrule86 Oct 2017 #72

Propping up another Democrat candidate such that we have another Top 2 finish in the primary.. SaschaHM Oct 2017 #74

Meh, the wrong "older" Senator retired in CA RhodeIslandOne Oct 2017 #41

Great news! DEMS FTW! Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #47

It looks like in CA if she fails to finish the term the governor appoints someone Lee-Lee Oct 2017 #48

Bravo. I hope the Russians don't primary her. L. Coyote Oct 2017 #55

No kidding Hekate Oct 2017 #63

I've read that a competitive primary could be better for the CA Dem Party liskddksil Oct 2017 #67

You'd also bring out those on the left, who would stay home since Feinstein SaschaHM Oct 2017 #75

No, but I certainly wouldnt mind if another Democrat did Nevernose Oct 2017 #84

I'm thrilled Dianne Feinstein is running for re-election to the Senate from California. Spy Car Oct 2017 #73

I think it's going to be Dem against Dem In November, 2018. RandySF Oct 2017 #76

For the Primary? DarthDem Oct 2017 #87

The general. RandySF Oct 2017 #88

I Know :) DarthDem Oct 2017 #90

I'm opposed to her decision, but I don't live in California. Tatiana Oct 2017 #83

At that age........ Tavarious Jackson Oct 2017 #85

Id like to know if she were grooming someone for later Starry Messenger Oct 2017 #89

I wish Senators Kennedy and Byrd had done so loyalsister Oct 2017 #124

And the usual suspects on the purity left are already declaring war Blue_Tires Oct 2017 #96

Depressing. zentrum Oct 2017 #99

So what are you doing to find someone? brooklynite Oct 2017 #140

Incumbents have name recognition and money in the bank BeyondGeography Oct 2017 #146

smh. nt m-lekktor Oct 2017 #110

I think it's important to look at her record. What has she done for Californians or Am citizens? YOHABLO Oct 2017 #130

I am not from California. Willie Pep Oct 2017 #148

Feinstein's been our Senator while California has evolved into it's current "progressive" status. NBachers Oct 2017 #153

+1000, NBachers. From the LA Times "...and I'm no rabble rouser." Hortensis Oct 2017 #172