US EditionCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom would make an 'interim' choice if Dianne Feinstein vacates her Senate seat
- California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to appoint an interim senator if Senator Diane Feinstein is unable to serve her full term due to recent health issues and questions about her ability to continue effectively. Newsom wants to avoid tipping the scales in the upcoming primary and has previously pledged to appoint a Black woman if the seat opens up before 2024. Despite public pressure, he does not plan to make another appointment and has no interest in running for the Senate seat himself.
- A UC-Berkeley/LA Times poll shows that a majority of Californians, including Democrats, prefer that Newsom appoint someone prepared to run for a full term in 2024. There is support for an interim appointee, but it is lower in comparison.
- Feinstein's recent health issues and decreased activity have raised concerns about her cognitive abilities and sparked debate within her own party. The California Senate primary, which is nonpartisan, is scheduled for March 2023.
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Newsom commits to selecting short-term caretaker if Feinstein can't complete term
Sen. Dianne Feinstein's recent health troubles and advanced age have focused attention and pressure on another former San Francisco mayor: It would be up to Gov. Gavin Newsom to select
CA Gov Newsom 'openly dreading' appointing Senator Feinstein’s potential successor: report
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) told NBC News moderator Chuck Todd on Sunday's edition of Meet the Press that he "would not appoint" any of the three Democrats hoping to fill the United States Senate seat held by incumbent Dianne Feinstein (D-California) if she leaves office before the end of her current term, correspondent Alex Seitz-Wald reports.Among those eyeing the potential vacancy are Representatives Barbara Lee, Katie Porter, and Ad…
Newsom would make an ‘interim appointment’ to replace Feinstein if her seat is vacated
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) would name an “interim appointment” for Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) should the Senate seat open up, aside from the three Democrats currently running for the oldest serving senator's seat.
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