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| Multi-sources report Newsom picks Laphonza Butler to replace Feinstein in Senate |
| 2023-10-02 |
| [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. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #14 So maybe she will spend a lot of time out of the senate with a yeast infection, much like Feinstein did with her notorious case of "shingles." |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-10-02 15:28 |
| #13 It’s no secret, but one thing many people might not know is that EMILY’s List is not named after a woman; EMILY is an acronym for “Early Money Is Like Yeast” — it “makes the dough rise.” Laphonza Butler was the president of Emilys list, a very pro abortion organization. |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2023-10-02 14:53 |
| #12 Modern day Eris throwing the Golden Apple? Or too small bribes? |
| Posted by: magpie 2023-10-02 13:07 |
| #11 I think he will run, but I don’t see a path for his selection in the Electoral College. As for her, she embodies the DNC policies. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-10-02 13:00 |
| #10 Anyone still think Gavin isn't all-in for the Presidency? This delivers serious campaign money and nation-wide organization, locks in professional union organizers (SEIU), abortion fanatics, significant black votes, cements the queer base even deeper and makes Kamala less paranoid at a Newsome VP choice. As for California residency and Laphonia's interest in it, meaningless, it will vote Marxist no matter who is on the ticket. |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2023-10-02 12:37 |
| #9 a Marylander strategist She only moved to Maryland when she became president of EMILY’s List two years ago, according to Besoeker’s link. Before that she’d lived in California since 2009, where she was president of her local SEIU local, then a regent of the University of California — apparently the obvious next career step. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2023-10-02 12:23 |
| #8 ^But Laphonza!!! |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-10-02 11:32 |
| #7 Bear in mind, she lists her home state as Maryland. At least it wasn't Oprah or Meghan, who reportedly were both waving their hands and going 'Me! Me!" |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2023-10-02 11:08 |
| #6 I do not think a short stint as an appointed replacement will overcome the "name recognition" problem in this case. |
| Posted by: M. Murcek 2023-10-02 06:59 |
| #5 Laphonza??? Sister of Lollapalooza. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-10-02 06:34 |
| #4 First a Marylander strategist from the failed Harris campaign trail to represent CA citizens, then a Wookie beard for the rest of US? Barack Obama stays silent when asked if wife Michelle is running for president amid rumors. Michelle Obama dries herself on deck of Steven Spielberg's $250M megayacht off coast of Portofino as she vacations with Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson - while husband Barack chills in California |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2023-10-02 05:42 |
| #2 Appears Marjorie Taylor Green was right again. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2023-10-02 04:57 |
| #1 Laphonza??? |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-10-02 04:08 |