Gavin Newsom Taps Laphonza Butler to Fill Sen. Feinstein's Seat, Rejecting Calls to Pick Barbara Lee

[@emilsmith7159]

Butler worked against Uber drivers getting health care and retirement benefits? Aweful.

[@curtispugh4483]

Wow! A lot of people don't the facts about these people. Thanks for the info.

[@hsmd4533]

Yeah but she’s a black lesbian

[@emilsmith7159]

@CherylWilson-te2qf Did you watch the video that this comment is associated with? That is verbatim what was Democracy Now is reporting. My only commentary is calling the denial of health care and retirement benefits awefull.

[@cinemacrayne4933]

How do you go from being a labor leader to a class traitor helping Uber abuse their workers? 🤢

[@sjbock]

Money.

[@HalOBrien]

The same way Foreign Service Officers go from, say, defending Obama policies to defending Trump policies (or the switch from Trump to Biden): Because that’s the job.

[@hectorvega621]

He also Vetoed a bill that would allow Union Workers on strike to use unemployment benefits when on strike.

[@suezbell1]

Was she being PAID to do that as a lobbyist?

[@carjaune6793]

@@HalOBrien No in this case she made a conscious decision to change careers. Also known as "selling out" in the vernacular. Which apparently paid, both literally and figuratively

[@spindragon]

A generational change? We need philosophical shift away from politics as usual and Gavin Newsom isn't the guy to deliver that.

[@coss1]

Seriously, now they are planting their flag on the hill of generational change? Seems kind of contradictory when we are running an 81-year-old for the presidency. This has nothing to do with generational change, and everything to do with ideological bend.

[@jacobedward2401]

For real, Newsom came out against the farm workers labor demands on the same day his vineyard went on the market. Seems like they need a French Revolution over there.

[@fidelmadrid3478]

Clearly, self interested, and on top of this continuing the decades old trend of politicians that will fight for corporations when.... they are offered enough money? I can't imagine she fought in favor of Uber because she truly cares about workers agenda.

[@eemoogee160]

How long will they get away with this condescension?

[@nunyabusiness3920]

Not even a California citizen, what a scam

[@suezbell1]

Senate needs to have some rules. Senator Tuberville (R), reportedly, lives in Florida but "represents" Alabama as he blocks military promotions.

[@scoobemail66]

California is nothing but a scam

[@knightwatchman]

WTF? She's not from California nor does she reside there. She was born in Magnolia, Mississippi and resides in Silver Springs, Maryland.

[@nonyabusiness1990]

An unelected woman from Maryland becomes California's next senator. Yes folks, these are the times we are living in.

[@hobochili92]

She’s from Missouri actually, but for most of the last decade she’s lived in CA and has been pretty involved in CA politics It’s not like it’s just some rando who’s never set foot in the state

[@judithgrace9850]

@@hobochili92 lap dog

[@hsmd4533]

Not just any woman though - she’s a black lesbian! We haven’t seen a politician this good since Lori Lightfoot!

[@RM360CR]

And not based on merit either but on gender race and sexual orientation.

[@jacksoncowsert6964]

@@judithgrace9850The goal is to find a rebuttal. Not an ad hominem:

[@liberty-matrix]

So it's no longer illegal to consider race and gender in hiring.

[@davidtierney581]

He'll no, its a necessity now.

[@cev12]

Oh, well as long as it's a "gay," "black," "woman." The only thing missing from her identity politics bingo is "non-human." Seriously, how far do establishment dems go with this identity politics bullshit.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

I took one look at her resume and it screamed DNC insider, Should have been Barbara Lee

[@censorshipisreal3153]

Lee is the wrong kinda black.

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

@@stall4time104 pretty much

[@ryanelliott6706]

Well she’s black and gay. So she must be the most qualified.

[@censorshipisreal3153]

@@ryanelliott6706 trans would’ve boosted her victim rewards points.

[@ryanelliott6706]

@@censorshipisreal3153 for real.

[@dannywindham3295]

Diane fine Stein's biggest accomplishment was making a fortune for herself and her family. She didn't give a d*** about anybody but herself.

[@AdventureHorseRidinginNYS]

Katie Porter is terrific.

[@suezbell1]

She is smart and "articulate" but with an annoying voice.

[@technologic21]

That's who I'm voting for.

[@Erschophone]

@@technologic21 Katie Porter should be Barbara Lee's campaign director rather than running herself. Barbara Lee was THE voice in Congress against Bush's war in Iraq, 15 years before Katie Porter ever held elective office.

[@courtneybrown6204]

This has made me so sad, after Barbara Lee has proved she upholds true liberal values for decades, she was overlooked. I see the points about why, and I love Katie Porter. But for decades, Barbara Lee spoke for me. I thank her for her service! ❤

[@hobochili92]

She likely would have been appointed if she wasn’t running for the seat

[@HalOBrien]

A lot of people want to see a generational change. Replacing a 90-year-old with a 77-year-old would have been a bit… underwhelming. Going for 44, on the other hand… And it’s not like Newsom hasn’t done this before. Padilla was 47 when appointed to replace Harris.

[@bookaholicblue2169]

I respect Barbara Lee to the highest but at 77 years it is time for younger people. Katie Porter breaks down policy for the masses to understand with her whiteboard.

[@ronwidelec7258]

Makes perfect sense to pick someone not currently running BUT it should have come with a promise to not run for the open seat and it should not be someone who worked for Uber to hurt their workers.

[@ctwwtc8761]

She is a black lesbian Democrat That waa the only qualification

[@scoobemail66]

Makes perfect sense to race hustle for votes. Go Governor Hair Gel!

[@suezbell1]

Was Laphonza Butler PAID as a lobbyist to lobby against benefits for Uber Driver?

[@vulpsturm]

Reminder: No voter elected this woman. Installing politicians is the farthest thing from democracy you can get.

[@elsiepersall7432]

She is not a resident of Ca, and does not have a residency in Ca. How is this legal ?

[@shay5839]

Worst possible pick ever! SMH.

[@suezbell1]

Congress should pass a law that goes into effect in EIGHT years regarding maximum age and/or physical/mental health requirements to serve in Congress AND on the Federal bench.

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

Stupid idea. There are young idiots that I don't want in office and older people who are wise and healthy.

[@houndlover870]

🎯🎯🎯

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

What's stopping her from running for a full term? She probably will

[@blueknight07]

The democratic establishment would eat her alive. I doubt Newsom would pick someone with an explicit promise.

[@oddjam]

Nothing but she won't win and Newsome knows it

[@nickcherries]

Plus with an incumbent advantage

[@commiehunter733]

Lol, yup the crazies will vote for her

[@MadBinxx]

They want her to. She's an establishment, capital protecting democrat who they pulled put of their ass instead of listening to their voters.

[@BruinBearDoc]

The end of America is here

[@toddduchesne1749]

I wonder why Newsom picked her??? Could it be she checks all the liberal boxes? 🤔 what a joke!

[@coldstonestunners]

It’s not his job to pick anyone. It’s ours

[@shirleymclean3607]

Another woke affirmative action hire 😒 FJB

[@sjbock]

MAGA tears are flowing.

[@shirleymclean3607]

@@sjbock Hail Brandon ✋️

[@nathanemcdaniel3392]

The "wrong side"? 75% of the Black population of San Francisco has left due in large part to Sen. Finestein time as mayor. She governed to the benift capital, mainly real estate and weapons industries.

[@vulpsturm]

Don't forget her fight to fly the Confederate flag over city hall.

[@suezbell1]

High prices also might have had some influence in those decisions?

[@jodywho6696]

Thank You Amy✨🇺🇸✨💙✨💃✨

[@lindamazyck934]

She’s not one of us. She’s just a brown face but she’s working for foreigners

[@matt3024]

Knuckle dragger.

[@AarysGigi]

Does anyone remember when Newsom demanded stay at home mask mandates for all while he and friends privately dined at French Laundry? Pepperidge Farm remembers.

[@suezbell1]

Hypocrisy is not just in the Republican party.

[@Wegivesp]

This is gonna cost the Democrats.

[@MattCorrales]

It’s HUGE that she’s a class traitor and sold out to Uber. Plus, she’s a friend of the vice president and this may be an attempt to appease her so she doesn’t stand in Newsom’s way in 28 and comes back home to replace him as Governor. While I agree with lee’s policies 99% of the time, I feel this is a good way to split the left and make them waste money on someone who is in for a maximum of one term, even if she won by a miracle. Porter is our best compromise to defeat schifty

[@GladysAlicea]

Absolutely agree. Katy Porter is a tremendous asset to government and the American people. She's young, smart and a brilliant example of the type of leaders we desperately need. Too many old people in Congress, including 2024 presidential candidates. They wouldn't dare question CEO's with solid proof, leaving them speechless and without answers; Katy effectively shows us CEO's don't deserve multi-million dollar salaries and worse, don't respect or understand working people. It's a disgrace. Term limits are long overdue.

[@ccr7712]

Choosing a candidate based on the color of their skin is unfair to all the other candidates who may be more qualified for the position, and as well favoring people based on their race creates racial hatred among others. Stuff like this doesn’t bring people together but creates more division and racism.

[@BLOCKchainGANGgang]

You should have been there to consult the founding fathers.

[@zxbc1]

What a stupid take. This has nothing to do with her being black, but to do with her being young. Did you not even watch the video? Clearly a troll stirring up racial divide.

[@ccr7712]

⁠​⁠@@zxbc1his criteria was African American and female, so it’s ok now discriminate job/ government candidates based on their race and gender ? Wouldn’t it be better to pick someone based on their qualifications for the job regardless of race or gender ? Listen to the video again, he says it around 20 seconds in from the start.

[@zxbc1]

​@@ccr7712 What? Barbara Lee is ALSO BLACK AND FEMALE. Picking Butler over Lee has nothing at all to do with her being black, lmao. How stupid do you have to be? Oh wait you're not stupid you're just here to stir up identity politics, typical troll.

[@Erschophone]

@@ccr7712 Get off of your lubricious Libertarian hobby horse... while I don't agree with the appointment(I would have appointed Barbara Lee) , there is no question that Butler has the qualifications. And when there are numerous qualified individuals, it's completely normal that the most underrepresented segment of our population should be represented. The fact that there have only been two previous female African-American senators in the history of the United States should at least awaken a few of the cells in your overbaked Bakke brain.

[@kimberlywiley7727]

I am not happy at all that Governor Newsom did not appointment Barbara Lee who is well qualified to be our senator. As Amy said, this was a slap in the face to Barbara Lee who has represented California well and delivered for the state. I don’t agree with the professor about who benefits from a gerontocracy. Seniority never seams to benefit black women who work tirelessly for the Democratic Party. Also, Ms. Baker lives in Maryland. Shouldn’t an appointee live in California? I get why people vote Independent now.

[@sirdouglas2010]

I agree. And for for Barbara, I will say it- black don't crack!

[@Anne.411]

This sounds like some affirmative actions bullshit. Being a union leader should not count towards congressional resume. TF is wrong with all these damn people

[@theressaseriva450]

Why are we the people not voting on this

[@anna-tn8mg]

Look, Ma. A miracle. Three Maryland senators.

[@IsaDesOsiers]

A very good interview, thank you as always to Democracy Now and Amy Goodman for bringing us the news.

[@001singularity]

While I am glad the lgbtq+ community is being represented, and women are being represented by this pick as well as the black community, I think it is a missed opportunity in that she is the 3rd black female senator for CA while african americans comprise 5% of the state of CA population. The second black female senator was also quickly tapped for VP. Yet there has only been 1 hispanic female senator while hispanics comprise the largest racial minority in the state at 39%. (5%

[@bellfaith1065]

It's not about representation... thats where you messed up at. These are puppets that can be manipulated.

[@katrinamatheson9786]

Barbara Lee as "unlucky?" That's a load of crock.

[@episdosas9949]

such bs. shes not even from california.

[@The100percy]

Discrimination on the grounds of race and gender is still alive and well in the democrat party.

[@ronaldzent6321]

Think it's really time for term and AGE limits to be considered, heard that in Canada, 75 is the limit for holding office( or, up to). Katie Porter is 49, Barbara Lee, bless her heart and devotion to public service is, 77, if she's elected and serves just one term, voila, she's in her mid-eighties. Let younger folks come forth to serve, take that, Chuck Grassley and Mitch McConnell to name a couple of them

[@carolynjanegillis6591]

Gavin Newsom was right to keep out of the squabble for the Senate.

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Although Barbara Lee was a prominent contender among Newsom's Senate options, her age (77) presents a concern in an era when generational turnover is a pressing issue, particularly with numerous senior members of Congress nearing their 80s and 90s.

[@guysmiley7289]

You literally just regurgitated what this guy said.

[@jktolford8272]

@@guysmiley7289 Maybe just *reiterated*?

[@suezbell1]

Thank you for clarifying that.

[@zxbc1]

@@guysmiley7289 Clearly 90% of the commenters didn't even watch the video, so not a far fetched comment.

[@lucyb7929]

Choice for any appointment apparently NOW has nothing to do with ability, just race, gender and most importantly sexual orientation. Who knew.

[@Sweetpea3051]

I’m a black woman and out of all the black women candidates I actually wanted Katie Porter to win - who is the best for the job I think and she’s not black which is totally fine.

[@shawnm3941]

Unfortunately, you are in the minority. Black activists demanded Newsom appoint a black person in a state where black people make up just 5% of the state's population.

[@GladysAlicea]

Porter's the right person and will make a great senator. She'll be a "lion" of the Senate, as they called Ted Kennedy, but she's out, unless we donate and vote her in. The system's completely broken. Harassment Gaetz said McCarthy should be removed as Speaker because he didn't vote with "Freedom" Caucus, a vote against the people. This says tons about a gov't controlled by corporations and the rich, who all despise democracy. I don't like McCarthy, but he did the right thing, and that's why they're angry. It's so insane.

[@suezbell1]

Policies matter most. We an hope whoever wins will be an actual progressive Democrat... not some closet corporate flunky.

[@shawnm3941]

@suezbell1 So another progressive who can't define what a woman is because she is not a biologist.

[@bellfaith1065]

As a black woman, they are manipulating you with identity politics so you'll think somebody is working for because they check all your boxes when they really work for people who mean you no good. These people are puppets who will do anything for a check.

[@James-bv4rs]

Dont let people call it 911. It is 9/ 11. Nine Eleven, not 911. Sasha needs to learn the difference.

[@fidelmadrid3478]

6:20 what he doesnt get is how the public will read this move. Alot of people will fall for his points on what she has done that is positive. All the while she clearly is willing to draw a line in favor of corporations. People need to pay close attention why she switches up like that: and its not because she cares about labor. She is just another establishment politician they quickly introduced to limit the dialogue on getting the corporate stooges out. He says look at her record? Ok! Clearly her position for Uber has displayed her two faced approach to the agenda of the American Worker.

[@jimmyfranks2862]

SHE CAN'T BE A SENATOR, the constitution is clear on this, YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE where you are a senator. WTF IS THIS NONSENSE.

[@votemonty1815]

Barbara Lee is 3rd in the polls. I'll be voting for Katie Porter.

[@shawnm3941]

Newsom's affirmation action pick will have the power of being the incumbent candidate if she chooses to run in 2024. Plus, the fact she is super minority black, gay, and female will make her a darling of the far left in California and the corrupt leftist collusion propaganda media like the Los Angeles Times. Katie will have to settle being a congresswoman while still on temporary leave from UC Irvine and still living in her home she got through the university to help professors so they could afford to live in the area. Yet Katie has not taught a class since 2019.

[@shay5839]

They will rig it for this “woman,” to win! Watch and see.

[@suzanneharris8339]

So will I - she comes with a whiteboard. 😉

[@Anne.411]

The next big question every single tax payer should ask of why TF a great grandma with clear signs of dementia and health decline still held a seat in Congress to begin with??

[@PALM311]

Newsom looked at her qualifications and she is lesbian and black. She fits the bill perfectly. Nobody knows if she can do the job or not they just know. It’s the right move to gain black and gay votes.

[@jacobedward2401]

Because she checks the boxes and also votes against labor. You think Newsom actually cares about racial justice?

[@YUMLiberalTears]

One would think that a channel called "Democracy Now!" would cover New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulling the firearm to subvert Democracy as part of his one-man insurrection.

[@shawnm3941]

It should be changed from Democracy Now to Socialism Now.

[@shay5839]

@@shawnm3941should be changed to communist trash!

[@jacobedward2401]

They did in the headlines

[@jacobedward2401]

​@@shawnm3941Democratic Socialism Now!

[@oddjam]

In a building the vote wasn't being held in? Right before he ran straight to the actual building in order to vote? Curious.

[@rodcoulter997]

Identity over qualification…..”Crayon politics”……just ridiculous Gavin Newsom policies live in the sewer.

[@edpeterson2293]

Another choice by color and gender.... what could go wrong 🤣

[@noonervox]

“tip the scales”? that is EXACTLY what Newsom did by appointing a sell-out corporatist. Boo!

[@tracyshoemake9686]

What about the Insurrection at the capital yesterday?

[@katrinamatheson9786]

Absolute bullshit. It should have been Barbara Lee.

[@coss1]

Did he just imply that Barbara Lee did not work to earn her spot? What a ridiculous premise. Her entire career has earned her this spot. Obviously, she was shafted because she’s a progressive, not because she didn’t earn the spot.

[@censorshipisreal3153]

She’s the wrong kinda black. White liberals will decide which kinda black does what.

[@ryanelliott6706]

Diversity hire incarnate.

[@KanLuxiang]

His point was that since Lee, Porter, and Schiff are all in Congress, that Californians should decide for themselves who is most qualified, not Newsom. The part where Newsom goes wrong is that he should require the interim to not seek reelection and not pick someone that chooses Uber over the workers.

[@censorshipisreal3153]

@@KanLuxiang no the part Newsome gets wrong. Is publicly saying he’s going to pick one race and gender over others. Remember that thing called discrimination and racism ? Just because it’s reverse discrimination and racism. Doesn’t mean it’s ok .

[@KanLuxiang]

@@censorshipisreal3153 That is problematic as well. I just consider her anti-worker stance even worse.

[@JohnDonofrio-o7f]

Not qualified not qualified not qualified

[@stephenbailey9969]

Newsom recently said he'd pick a caretaker, letting the already announced candidates fight it out in the 2024 primaries. With a GOP controlled House, nothing much is going to get done in the Senate anyway. Ms. Butler will toe the Schumer line. And Newsom fulfilled his promise to California to appoint a black woman.

[@rainbowgal8047]

So sad he didn't pick barbara lee. She is a known true progressive, refusing war against everyone else. She just isn't as prominent in the media as adam and katie. All three are very good candidates but they will have more time. Barbara's time is now, and i feel sad that she may not get it now that he picked someone from the outside, without getting an assurance from her that she herself won't run in the upcoming primary.

[@debschroeder7637]

If she's done the job, why wouldn't you consider voting for her?

[@KLara-ig7fr]

TY Sasha, for saying what no one else would.

[@igottaspeak]

Barbara Lee should have offered to not run after filling the term. It would have be a crowning achievement for you political career.

[@Caligirl903]

I hope that even Barbara Lee's supporters will turn on Newsom for trying to become a president!

[@crazytrain848]

Dianne Feinstein was on the wrong side of most issues. She was pretty much a 1980s Republican.

[@shawnm3941]

And yet her voting record is solidly Democrat.

[@Makaveli3k.]

Sorry but race should not be a good enough reason to be selected SMH

[@chrissinger24]

I really am pushing for Katie Porter, I find that Barbara Lee has swayed to the center in recent years. I know she would be excellent as a senator

[@cherylrleigh1912]

Please note that this is merely an interim or temporary position. For those hoping for Barbara Lee's selection, there's potential for that in the future. Similarly, for those favoring Porter or Schiff, those preferences might also be realized.

[@omy8443]

I really don't like this dude.

[@Pop-k6k]

It's a decision That one would expect ? from someone who KILLED his Mother !!! Her dying words to him were ? GET OUT OF POLITICS!!! His sister wrote a book about it . Now just because it was in a book ??? Does that make it TRUE ?? I don't know ? didn't someone write a book telling all , where he was born ? Then later told us it was a editing error ???? You know ,move along ,nothing to see here !!

[@danmarquez3971]

Laphonza Butler is a very interesting choice as she has a phenomenal past. Does she have the skills to recognize the very compelling (but insanely harmful) rhetoric (often backed by deceptive stats) spewed by heavily financed lobbyists? We don't need politicians who pass ridiculous, harmful laws such as AETA. We need super sharp people. Let's hope Laphonza can fight for us.

[@JC-tq8gm]

She's not even a Californian! Where along the way did you folks on the west coast lose your brains? Did they put something in water out there? Your state has gone totally nuts and the governor continues to lead you down a path of no return.

[@houndlover870]

She can't and won't. She's another affirmative action hire. Identity over substance, per usual because that's working so well.

[@chairmanofthebored6860]

Please enlighten me on what public office she has held and who voted for her?

[@danmarquez3971]

@@chairmanofthebored6860 I cannot. But she remains interesting. Taylor Swift never held office and she would be very interesting!! Trump held public office and I would be upset if he was chosen. LOL!

[@michadecell1206]

Shame on Gavin..strike 2...Barbra WILL work to be the next Senator..And Gavin will have to make up the ground he has lost with Black CA voters.

[@YUMLiberalTears]

Here's a thought: stop voting for Democrats who use you for the color of your skin.

[@shawnm3941]

Blacks in California only make up 5% of the population and are still going to vote Democrat because, as Joe Biden said, if you don't support Democrats you ain't black.

[@JC-tq8gm]

When will CA voters find a brain and vote that guy out? He's done nothing but run the state into the ground. First time in the state's history people are actually leaving the state faster than coming to it. You know that exodus is responsible for the massive increase in the cost of a U-Haul truck rental? Companies are bailing out right and left. All the major cities are now filled with homeless people and crime. The beautiful city of San Francisco is a wasteland compared to what it once was. Still, you folks keep voting the same old people into office expecting things to get better. Really?

[@bellfaith1065]

As a black woman, they are manipulating you with identity politics so you'll thing somebody is working on your behalf because they check all your boxes when they really work for people who mean you no good. These people are puppets who'll do anything for a check.

[@censorshipisreal3153]

Did anybody ask her if she knows the difference between fire alarm and door open button.

[@JohatsuSha]

Wish her well!!

[@ihaterednecks87]

Once again, Barbara Lee getting screwed. What else is new....

[@nadrojfan]

Porter should have been the selection. She brings the receipts. However, we all knew there was no way corporate Newsom would select Porter.

[@beermakeup4555]

I'ma vote for her for sure

[@carolynjanegillis6591]

I like both Schiff and Porter. But Schiff has a big war chest and a longer history in the House, so IMO he has a better chance to win a Primary. It will also hugely tick Trump supporting Republicans off for him to win his bid to run for the Senate so that is great for people in gerrymandered states like mine!

[@jacobedward2401]

Why does Newsom get to choose? I thought we were a democracy 😒

[@beermakeup4555]

@@jacobedward2401 in 2024 we will

[@DiannaFerris]

​@@jacobedward2401yep, and we voted for him to be able to have that decision.

[@HalOBrien]

Not in her fifties. The Guardian is saying she’s 44.

[@ar-uz6cb]

Just ANOTHER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/DIE hire 🤬🤮

[@mjef3695]

She isn’t a resident of California. Is she?

[@c.rutherford]

Ah to be "Tapped" for a six figure job with bennies. Must be nice to have connections.

[@svharken6907]

Feinstein showed her naked love of pure unadulterated POWER and refusal to step down from the trappings of STATUS. Professional Managerial "class" values... she was their icon.

[@jmflournoy386]

Interim appointment ignores Seniority, a permanent appointment would put the new SenatorUnfortunately

[@LLeonardson]

Yuck

[@suzanneharris8339]

Butler's association with Emily's List was enough of a turnoff for me. AND she won't agree to stay out if the 2024 election?? WTH?

[@Zambezibazaar]

40 million people in California Butler never represented anyone. Did not even live in California. Barbara Lee should have bee appointed.

[@joshuaallen7826]

Hard to see how Adam Schiff would be a generational change lol hes 63 years old oh my god

[@judithgrace9850]

Diane should have retired at 68 Do not allow over 68 senile etc. Let the ages 25- 68 run and stay in office for one 8 years term per office.

[@ryanelliott6706]

Definition of a diversity hire. Let’s hope she does better than KJP.

[@olliemck60]

strange newsom did not pick a person who would promise to not be a candidate.

[@suzanneharris8339]

AGREE! If she doesn't exclude herself from the 2024 race, she may have an advantage. But she'll be roundly defeated. Black & female shouldn't be the only qualifications for a U.S Senator. I'm going with Katie Porter. She's a fighter & eminently qualified.

[@shay5839]

@@suzanneharris8339No she won’t! They will rig it for “her,” to win! 🤬

[@dethspud]

That's nice. Pelosi needs to retire ASAP, btw.

[@archabaldybaldy6406]

It doesn't matter, the same people who told Dianne what to say and do will be giving their orders to Laphnza now. Nothing has changed.

[@DJ-jl5tn]

Gavin promised a black female. He delivered a black female. Done deal.

[@regular-joe]

Newsome had pledged not to appoint anyone who was currently running for the seat. Choice: keep or break his word.

[@ryanelliott6706]

No. He pledged to hire a black woman. Every other race and gender was excluded.

[@ctwwtc8761]

He picked a resident of Marland 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@regular-joe]

He pledged both, to select a black woman, and to select someone not already running.

[@ctwwtc8761]

@@regular-joe i guess he didn't pledge to pick a actual citizen of the state

[@davidtierney581]

Newsome just ruined his Presidential run. What a fool.

[@joymahiko]

LET the blind lead the blind into the ditch. I'd LOVE to see that! Politics as ENTERTAINMENT!

[@LifelessonsWithfamily]

Good job governor newsom Blue 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🎉🎉🎉🎉 24 24 all across the board

[@susanhall2347]

I’m for Barbra Lee

[@bz3548]

The Southern Mississippi native is a black woman and the first openly lesbian woman to represent the state of California in the Senate, as per Politico. She has a partner named Neneki Lee, with whom she shares a daughter.

[@tedbell4416]

🤢

[@kingchepellSEUM]

Sasha When Race Trumps Merit!!!

[@sandrajayne5446]

This is so outrageous,,,,,,,,

[@sevenstarsofthedipper1047]

I am an under 70 Baby Boomer who is thrilled by Butler’s appointment. It’s time for us to turn over leadership to the Gen Xers and Millennials. We are the fading present. They are the Future.