California elected officials said while it's important to take the time to remember and mourn the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, it's also important for Governor Gavin Newsom to quickly appoint her successor.
Dianne Feinstein, California senator who broke glass ceilings, dies at 90
Newsom had previously said he would appoint a Black woman if he was tasked with that responsibility. But he also said he would not appoint U.S. Representative Barbara Lee of Oakland since she's running for Feinstein's senate seat."If you give the appointment, then she kind of leaps over everybody else," said Tuman."That Primary is just a matter of months away. I don't want to tip the balance of that," said Governor Newsom two weeks ago on NBC's Meet The Press.
"It's a difficult choice for the governor, because we got a lot of talented people that reflect the diversity of our amazing state. But I have confidence the governor will appoint somebody really wonderful," said DeSaulnier. "We lose any votes for any period of time, and the Republicans have votes, then you don't have the power of the majority. So it's important to fill that position on judiciary," said DeSaulnier.
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