California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), 87, persona non-grata in the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, is facing a growing pressure campaign to consider retiring from the U.S. Senate before her term expires in 2024, particularly as Governor Gavin Newsom (D) considers his options for a replacement for fellow Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA).
Erika D. Smith, L.A. Times columnist, recently attempted to balance the pressure for Newsom to choose a Latino or black woman, declaring: “Here’s a thought: We should help him out by urging Dianne Feinstein to step down early — preferably before the next Congress — so that California will have two open seats in the U.S. Senate instead of just one.”
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