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Schiff asking California Gov. Newsom to appoint him to open state attorney general post, report

[Just the News] Rep. Adam Schiff is lobbying fellow Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint him as the state's next attorney general, according to a news report.

Schiff's purported effort to become the state's top law enforcement official was reported Axios.

The job was recently left open after President Biden selected then-Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his Health and Human Services secretary.

Schiff, chairman the House Intelligence Committee and one of the most power Democrats on Capitol Hill, has support for his effort from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, according to the report.

However, the departure of Schiff would further diminish Pelosi's narrow Democratic majority, because House seats are filled only by election, not by appointment. It would take about six months for a special election to replace Schiff.

The effort is being consider by some an attempt by Schiff, whose congressional district is in Los Angeles County, to better position himself to run for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat should the 87-year-old lawmaker not seek reelection in 2024.

Newsom has yet publicly say who he plans to choose for the attorney general post.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-02-04 08:14|| || Front Page|| [15 views ] Top

#1 The AG post is his 25m target. His long-range goal is the governorship.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-02-04 08:24|| 2021-02-04 08:24|| Front Page Top

#2 However, the departure of Schiff would further diminish Pelosi's narrow Democratic majority,

...which means I fully support it.

His long-range goal is the governorship.

I didn't consider that angle at first but (Spock voice) the cadet's logic is sound. Do you think Newsom would do it? The potential for Schiff to stab Newsom in the back is incredibly high, especially if Newsom has plans on running again in 2023.

Now there's two reasons to support the move - book it, done.

Posted by Raj 2021-02-04 09:00|| 2021-02-04 09:00|| Front Page Top

#3 This guy shouldn't be anywhere near the wheels of government--A more-than-a-few screws loose and an inveterate liar make for a dangerous combination.

Posted by JohnQC 2021-02-04 09:07|| 2021-02-04 09:07|| Front Page Top

#4 To paraphrase the great Groucho, if you think this state is messed up now, just wait til I get through with it!

Posted by Cesare 2021-02-04 09:42|| 2021-02-04 09:42|| Front Page Top

#5 Oh, I'm sure a governor of Newsom's caliber can come up with appointees who would make Schifferbrains look almost sane in comparison.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2021-02-04 12:12|| 2021-02-04 12:12|| Front Page Top

#6 Caligula and his horse

Posted by Menhadden Glavins8063 2021-02-04 13:46|| 2021-02-04 13:46|| Front Page Top

#7 Shit for brains as AG? Great move for California. Lets see some more moves as to how they can hasten the utter destruction of the state.

Posted by Deadeye Jaiting7534 2021-02-04 14:59|| 2021-02-04 14:59|| Front Page Top

#8 Schiff probably figures Gavin will be recalled and he's hoping for a good position to take over.

Posted by rjschwarz 2021-02-04 15:45|| 2021-02-04 15:45|| Front Page Top

#9 the departure of Schiff would further diminish Pelosi's narrow Democratic majority,

He’ll be replaced by another Democrat, but at least it will be one without any seniority, who therefore won’t have any power. And, very likely, will want to be another member of The Squad of the Vicious Stupids.

Posted by trailing wife 2021-02-04 19:42|| 2021-02-04 19:42|| Front Page Top