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MurrayDelph

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24. Lee got mad at Newsom because he said

Reply to underpants (Reply #4)

Fri Sep 29, 2023, 04:37 PM

Sep 2023

It would be an interim appointment, and not from the announced candidates, so as to not give that person an unfair advantage.

Lee, as the only black female in on the race, took umbrage with an interim appointment, when without that incumbency she comes in third.

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Lee, Porter, or Schiff? Who would be the best replacement for Feinstein as senator? [View all] True Dough Sep 2023 OP

You have to think Newsom will pick a stopgap replacement... regnaD kciN Sep 2023 #1

He has said as much leftieNanner Sep 2023 #5

But he's on record saying he will pick a Black woman. DickKessler Sep 2023 #16

I believe he's stated as such Lettuce Be Sep 2023 #6

That preference goes to one man. Omnipresent Sep 2023 #2

Boxer. beaglelover Sep 2023 #3

Most likely Lee from that group. underpants Sep 2023 #4

Lee is also running for Feinstein's seat. herding cats Sep 2023 #15

Oh. Then it will be someone else underpants Sep 2023 #19

Lee got mad at Newsom because he said MurrayDelph Sep 2023 #24

👍 underpants Sep 2023 #27

They are all in a primary... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #7

Obviously None of These Should Be Chosen - They All Plan to Run Indykatie Sep 2023 #8

That's a good idea. Nt spooky3 Sep 2023 #10

That would be a good solution. gordianot Sep 2023 #13

I would like if he just appointed a retired teacher or something JI7 Sep 2023 #9

Maxine Waters Pantagruel Sep 2023 #11

Lee, since Newsom promised to appoint a 'black woman.' bigtree Sep 2023 #12

Lee is my preference in the primary but Newsom won't (and shouldn't) appoint her. DickKessler Sep 2023 #14

It will be none of them Fiendish Thingy Sep 2023 #17

If I was voting, Porter JCMach1 Sep 2023 #18

He should pick a caretaker and let the race unfold. ellisonz Sep 2023 #20

The appointed senator for the stopgap has to be someone who already knows Congress Justice Sep 2023 #21

For the interim I'd like to see Barbara Boxer or Jackie Spier as the place holder kimbutgar Sep 2023 #22

Katie Porter nt Raine Sep 2023 #23

Katie is going to be a great senator. Emile Sep 2023 #25

Porter but I feel the other two would also be great mvd Sep 2023 #26

whoever wins the election... WarGamer Sep 2023 #28