@FaithinBones @petergleick
Agreed. And the #DNC will never admit that their failure to address valid concern gave #47 his victory. Ignoring voter's concerns is inexcusable And the centrist #democrats have done that for too long.
I had many discussions with #pelosi and #Feinstein and #KamalaHarris staffers telling me the concerns I heard while canvassing were wrong. The voters didn't agree
To be clear, there is a strong thread of authoritarianism also woven into the fabric of the #DemocraticParty. This is the cancer at the heart of #SocialLiberalism in America.
This is why the #DemocraticParty is such an ineffective opposition. This is how we got #Biden, #Harris, #Pelosi, #Feinstein, #Lieberman, #Lautenberg, and #Schumer, among many other #Democrats who have carried and still carry the torch for the military/security/police/prison-industrial complex, while claiming to be "left".
Laphonza Butler Will Not Run for Senate in 2024
Ms. Butler, who was appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom just weeks ago to fill Dianne #Feinstein’s seat, said she had realized that “this is not the greatest use of my voice.” https://nyti.ms/3FqSjwQ
Via Kyle Griffin: Sen. Laphonza Butler has been assigned to fill the late Sen. Dianne #Feinstein's seat on the Judiciary Committee
Los Angeles newscaster Christina Pascucci announced Wednesday morning that she is running for the U.S. #Senate vacancy created by the death of Dianne #Feinstein.
The 38-year-old Democrat is the latest entrant to join an increasingly crowded field for California’s 2024 Senate contest. The San Fernando Valley native argues that she offers a centrist option for voters tired of polarization in the nation’s politics.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-10-18/los-angeles-newscaster-christina-pascucci-senate-schiff-porter-lee-garvey-feinstein
“After nearly two decades of statewide Republican candidates being rejected by California’s left-leaning electorate, former Dodger All-Star #SteveGarvey hopes to drag the GOP back toward political relevance.
Garvey announced Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. #Senate seat held by the late Dianne #Feinstein”
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-10-10/dodgers-star-steve-garvey-senate-race-feinstein-schiff-porter-lee
It seems like some shadiness went down at #EMILYsList, even beyond malapportioning its resources primarily to white candidates with access to funding networks, vs. helping more working class/WOC get elected.
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That's what EMILY means. The founding goal of the org was to get as many pro-choice women elected as possible.
But as President of #EMILYsList, #LaphonzaButler shut down Run to Win & channeled resources to VP #Harris.
Senator Feinstein lying in state at City Hall #SanFrancisco #feinstein
In line to pay our respects to Senator Feinstein at City Hall #SanFrancisco #feinstein
#Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. #Feinstein, third Black female senator in US history
#California Democrats are saying Speaker Kevin #McCarthy ignored a request from lawmakers to postpone scheduled Thursday votes to accommodate the funeral of the late Sen. Dianne #Feinstein.
“So far he has not responded. And all indications are that he's just going to keep on with the votes,” said Rep. Judy Chu. “Of course, he may not be the speaker by that time.”
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2023/10/03/congress/california-dems-postponement-ask-00119698
No, Nancy Corinne Prowda.
There were several pieces about it in late spring of this year, after #Feinstein finally returned because Californians & others had lost patience with the holdup of Democratic judicial appointments that her extended absence (3 months, iirc) had caused.
None of this is #Butler's fault but she should know about it.
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/05/nancy-prowda-pelosis-daughter-is-feinsteins-caretaker.html
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign, to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
AP reports: https://flip.it/NXi8sX
#HillaryClinton on Dianne #Feinstein and the connections between gun control, national security, and rule of law. Gift access at https://wapo.st/46ediih
#California governor names Laphonza Butler, former Kamala Harris adviser, to #Feinstein Senate seat
#Newsom set to name #EmilysList leader to fill #Feinstein’s Senate seat
#California Gov #GavinNewsom’s office confirmed late Sunday that he plans to appoint Emily’s List President #LaphonzaButler to fill the #Senate seat that was held by #DianneFeinstein.
The interim appointment will extend until at least Nov 2024. Feinstein had planned to step down at the end of her term, in Jan 2025.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/01/dianne-feinstein-replacement-senate/
Ok, without knowing anything about her but after a cursory search, I think I'm pleasantly surprised and satisfied by #GavinNewsom's pick to replace #Feinstein, #LaphonzaButler.
Her age, #union experience, and stated #progressive #ideology are all I could hope for, besides her being a #Black woman going to serve in the #USSenate.
And now the Washington Post is also reporting that #Newsom has chosen #LaphonzaButler to fill #Feinstein seat. Gift access at https://wapo.st/3ryk9UG
Newsom to Name Emily’s List President as Feinstein Successor
Gov. Gavin Newsom will name Laphonza Butler to fill the vacancy left by the death of Dianne Feinstein. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/01/us/newsom-senate-feinstein-laphonza-butler.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare #nytimes #feinstein #california
#Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as #Feinstein replacement
California’s governor chose a labor leader turned power player to serve in the Senate, and an adviser told POLITICO there were no preconditions about whether she could run in 2024.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/01/newsom-senate-pick-butler-00119360
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