+susieice Posted October 3 #1 Share Posted October 3 Laphonza Butler was named as Feinstein's replacement today by Governor Newsome. Saw a lot of articles claiming Meghan Markle had wanted the job. Gotta love the paparazzi. Laphonza Butler: California Gov. Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler to fill Feinstein's Senate seat | CNN Politics California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, his office confirmed Sunday evening. Butler will become the first out Black lesbian to join Congress, according to Newsom. She will also be the sole Black female senator serving in Congress and only the third in US history. Feinstein, the longest-serving female US senator in history, died last week at 90. “I am honored to accept Gov. Newsom’s nomination to be a U.S. Senator for a state I have long called home,” Butler said in a statement Monday, adding that she is “humbled by the Governor’s trust.” Newsom previously pledged to appoint a Black woman to Feinstein’s seat should the senator resign before her term’s end. Many had urged Newsom to appoint Lee, a longtime representative from Oakland and the only Black woman running for the seat, including the Congressional Black Caucus, which sent a letter to Newsom asking him to choose Lee just hours before his announcement. But the governor said last month that he would not appoint any of the candidates currently seeking the office, though Newsom’s office said Monday that there were no conditions placed on Butler and that any decision to run for a full term would be her own. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grim Reaper 6 Posted October 3 #2 Share Posted October 3 I will bet, the Far-Right Conservatives of the Republican Party crapped their pants when she was given this position because she is LGBTQ!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl.Of.Trumps Posted October 3 #3 Share Posted October 3 I'm sure the people of California will be pleased. African-American, Vagino-American, Lesbian, and LBGT+++23 !!! That gal got it all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent0range Posted October 3 #4 Share Posted October 3 (edited) 1 hour ago, Earl.Of.Trumps said: I'm sure the people of California will be pleased. African-American, Vagino-American, Lesbian, and LBGT+++23 !!! That gal got it all. Terrible California. The 5th highest GDP in the world if they were their own country. Supporting red states since 1972. Edited October 3 by Agent0range 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchopwn Posted October 3 #5 Share Posted October 3 (edited) I dunno, I think California Dems could have found a candidate from a more victimized and marginalized series of diversity hire groups if they'd tried harder. I bet Newsome isn't even a Vegan or a Mandaean, or a victim of Police brutality or gun violence. I mean, sure, Newsome is diverse and from marginalized minorities, but is she really diverse and marginalized enough to be Governor of California ? Edited October 3 by Alchopwn 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted October 4 #6 Share Posted October 4 (edited) Congratulations to her Edited October 4 by OverSword 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Socks Junior Posted October 4 #7 Share Posted October 4 Apparently she's been a big behind-the-scenes mover in Cali politics for years. I don't think the rest is important other than as red meat for the fringe. King Gavin brought wine to the people and profited handsomely before he went into politics. I favor a Dionysian future president. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OverSword Posted October 4 #8 Share Posted October 4 Just now, Doc Socks Junior said: Apparently she's been a big behind-the-scenes mover in Cali politics for years. I don't think the rest is important other than as red meat for the fringe. King Gavin brought wine to the people and profited handsomely before he went into politics. I favor a Dionysian future president. Translation = I like wine? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Socks Junior Posted October 4 #9 Share Posted October 4 Just now, OverSword said: Translation = I like wine? Honestly, more of a beer guy. But vineyards and wineries are nice to wander through! Maybe a nice sweet ros-ay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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