Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) comments that he would appoint a Black woman to be Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s replacement — but not someone running for the seat.

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California Democrat Barbara Lee rips Gavin Newsom over Feinstein appointment comments

Rep. Barbara Lee (R-Calif.) exploded on Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) after he vowed to pick a caretaker rather than her as a temporary Senate replacement.

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Rep. Barbara Lee fumes over Gavin Newsom snub on Feinstein replacement

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) spoke out after the California governor ruled out appointing her if Sen. Dianne Feinstein leaves office before her term ends.

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Newsom's Senate caretaker plan is 'insulting' to Black women, Rep. Lee says

“I am troubled by the governor’s remarks,” Lee said in a Sunday statement. “The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election.”

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FILE - Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. Lee filed paperwork Wednesday, Feb. 15,  to enter the race for the seat held by long-serving Sen. Dianne Feinstein, adding another Democrat and a nationally recognized Black woman to a growing field that already includes two other members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)            J. Scott Applewhite/AP   Barbara…

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Barbara Lee slams Newsom on possible Feinstein replacement: 'Insulting to countless black women'

Democratic California Rep. Barbara Lee lambasted Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom for vowing to appoint a black woman to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

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Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee Slams Gavin Newsom Over Potential ‘Token’ Senate Appointment

Lee said she was troubled by Newsom's remarks about his previous pledge to appoint a Black woman should Dianne Feinstein, 90, be unable to finish her term.

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Rep. Barbara Lee: Gov. Newsom ‘insulting to countless Black women’ on potential Senate appointment

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing backlash for comments he made on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday about the possibility of having to appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein.

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Rep. Barbara Lee says she's 'troubled' by Gov. Gavin Newsom's talk of an 'interim' senator

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Gavin Newsom Hears From the Woke-Ness Monster as Barbara Lee Erupts Over Feinstein Situation

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s appearance Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" irked Rep. Barbara Lee — and with good reason.

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Rep. Lee slams Gov. Newsom's new conditions for appointing a Black senator

The governor was called out by a fellow California Democrat over a 2021 promise about the senator.

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Gavin Newsom Slammed Over Dianne Feinstein Comments

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Gavin Newsom's plan for replacing Dianne Feinstein is 'insulting' to Black women, California Dem says

Gavin Newsom's plan for replacing Dianne Feinstein is 'insulting' to Black women, California Dem says

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