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Multi-sources report Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in Senate
[WashingtonExaminer] Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has selected political strategist Laphonza Butler to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the Senate, according to multiple sources.Butler is the president of EMILY's List, the self-described "nation's largest resource dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women to office," and a longtime labor leader in the Golden State. Newsom's decision passes over Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA), and Katie Porter (D-CA), the favorites to win Feinstein's seat during next year's election. Feinstein's term was slated to end in 2024, and Newsom had long implied he was only searching for an interim replacement. However, Newsom's office confirmed to the Washington Examiner on Sunday that there will not be a "precondition" that this replacement is in the Senate only temporarily, setting Butler to potentially be a roadblock in the way of Schiff, Lee, and Porter's election prospects. Feinstein died on Friday at the age of 90. Butler reacted to the news on X, formerly known as Twitter. Likely "selected" months, possibly years ago. A perfect Washington fit. Wiki - Butler is a lesbian.[16] She and her partner, Neneki Lee, have a daughter. They live in Maryland. Related: Dianne Feinstein: 2023-10-01 China's Doll Departs Dianne Feinstein: 2023-09-30 Good Morning Dianne Feinstein: 2023-09-30 Dianne Feinstein leaves stunning properties to her and billionaire husband's feuding daughters Related: EMILY''s List: 2022-01-22 Why the Loss of Donors for Kyrsten Sinema is So Ironic EMILY''s List: 2020-05-27 Pro-Abortion Group Joins Liberal Effort to Meddle in GOP Primary EMILY''s List: 2020-03-31 Woman Who Ingested Fish Tank Cleaner Is Prolific Donor to Democratic Causes Posted by: Besoeker 2023-10-02 |
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