Progressives are pressing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reverse his earlier vow to tap a Senate caretaker and instead appoint Barbara Lee to succeed Dianne Feinstein

Sat, 09/30/2023 - 14:04

Newsom and Barbara Lee — Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, left, and Rep. Barbara Lee of California.
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Progressives want Gavin Newsom to tap Rep. Barbara Lee to succeed Dianne Feinstein in the Senate.
But such a move would reverse Newsom's earlier pledge to appoint a caretaker to the seat.
Lee was already running to succeed Feinstein alongside Reps. Adam Schiff and Katie Porter.

Earlier in September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom was asked about how he'd approach a Senate vacancy if veteran lawmaker Dianne Feinstein's seat opened up before she was set to step down in January 2025.