Democrat suggests governor’s choice for Senate seat before election is racially biased.
A Bold Stand Against Tokenism
A powerful voice has emerged from the Democratic party in California. Rep. Barbara Lee, an influential black congresswoman, is challenging the notion that appointing a black woman to a Senate vacancy is merely a token gesture.
Recently, Lee expressed her disappointment with California Governor Gavin Newsom for excluding her from consideration to replace the ailing Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Newsom, who had pledged to appoint a black woman to the position, cited Lee’s ongoing campaign for the seat as the reason for ruling her out.
“The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election,” Lee passionately stated. “If the Governor intends to keep his promise and appoint a Black woman to the Senate, the people of California deserve the best possible person for that job. Not a token appointment.”
Lee has long been a vocal advocate for affirmative action and has shown her support for the appointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. President Joe Biden fulfilled his promise to nominate a black woman by selecting Jackson.
Despite her strong stance, Lee faces an uphill battle in the Senate primary. According to a recent Berkeley poll, she trails behind fellow Democratic representatives Adam Schiff and Katie Porter by double digits. However, if Newsom were to appoint Lee to fill Feinstein’s seat, she could potentially benefit from the advantage of incumbency.
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