{"id":2051750,"date":"2023-10-01T15:45:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T19:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-in-running-for-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-have-happened\/"},"modified":"2023-10-01T15:46:17","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T19:46:17","slug":"senator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-in-running-for-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-have-happened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-in-running-for-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-have-happened\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator Meghan, a celebrity royal, is reportedly being considered for Feinstein&#8217;s seat. It&#8217;s not the craziest idea."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-in-running-for-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-have-happened%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051750&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Duchess of Sussex Rumored to\u200d Be Eyeing Senate Seat<\/h2>\n<p>The recent passing of \u200cDemocratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of\u2062 California \u200bhas sparked speculation that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, may consider seeking appointment to fill her seat.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein, who was 90\u2064 years old, had about 15 months left in her term when she died on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, will appoint a replacement who will serve until the winner of the 2024 election takes office.<\/p>\n<p>While Meghan&#8217;s \u2062chances may seem unlikely, the U.K. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-12578609\/Meghan-Markle-considers-run-office-Duchess-Sussexs-frame-Californian-Senator-Dianne-Feinsteins-seat-senator-died-aged-90-White-House-ultimate-aim.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daily Mail<\/a> reports that one major Democratic donor speculates it&#8217;s\u200c not impossible in today&#8217;s unpredictable political climate.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2063the report, British sources previously indicated Meghan&#8217;s interest\u200b in Vice \u2064President Kamala Harris&#8217;s former Senate seat after \u2064the 2020 election.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">  It\u2019s legitimately laughable that \u2064Meghan Markle \u200din all \u2063her narcissistic sociopathy, would consider herself anywhere near experienced enough to be considered for\u2062 Diane \u2064Feinsteins senate seat! You have to actually lead something other\u2063 than\u2064 a PR campaign to be in the same\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mystifeyed\u200c (@Mystifeye) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mystifeye\/status\/1707863438595178860?\">September 29, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite the unlikelihood of Meghan filling the\u2062 Senate seat, \u200dthe Daily Mail quotes an unnamed source who points\u2062 out \u200cthe unique dynamics of California politics, which place emphasis on race and gender, making Meghan a potential\u200d contender.<\/p>\n<p>In February, when Feinstein announced that this would\u2064 be her\u200b final term, Newsom stated that if she\u2064 left office early, he would appoint a black woman to fill her seat, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/09\/29\/newsom-complicated-choice-replace-feinstein-california-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a>. However, Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee, \u200cwho is both black and \u2064a woman and has 25 years \u2063of congressional experience,\u200d is running in the primary for \u2062Feinstein&#8217;s seat.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/newsom-running-rumors-swirl-stunning-veto-bill-forcing-parents-affirm-trans-childs-gender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsom<\/a> has stated that he will not choose any of the candidates currently running for the \u200bseat.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Newsom needs to find \u200ca woman of color who\u200b can fulfill\u2062 the role for 13 \u200bmonths and agree not to challenge the seasoned politicians who\u2063 have already entered the race,&#8221; the source said, according to the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There\u2063 aren&#8217;t many women who fit the \u200dcriteria,\u200d which is why Meghan&#8217;s\u2064 name is being mentioned,&#8221; the source added.<\/p>\n<p>The report also mentions that Meghan has developed a friendship\u200c with\u200b feminist Gloria\u2063 Steinem, an \u2064influential figure in progressive politics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gloria has been introducing Meghan to key figures within the party,&#8221;\u200c a friend of Steinem&#8217;s reportedly said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Meghan is primarily interested in politics. She believes that&#8217;s where her power lies, but she has had to focus on making money,&#8221; \u2063the source explained.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Word is, Meghan\u200d Markle \u2064may run for a US Senate seat<\/p>\n<p>Replacing the late Dianne Feinstein<\/p>\n<p>Me- ~<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WhenHellfreezesOver?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WhenHellfreezesOver<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DumbPrinceAndHisStupidWife?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#DumbPrinceAndHisStupidWife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MeghanMarkleIsAGrifter?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MeghanMarkleIsAGrifter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cV7aLmAl5F\">pic.twitter.com\/cV7aLmAl5F<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TruthInBytes \u200b(@bytesintruth) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bytesintruth\/status\/1708429203723428109?\">October 1, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/oprah-winfrey-meghan-markle-reportedly-floated-potential-replacements-dianne-feinstein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a>, Meghan is not the only high-profile name being considered. Despite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idaho-police-now-say-they-dont-know-if-murdered-university-of-idaho-students-were-targeted\/\" title=\"Idaho Police Now Say They Don\u2019t Know If Murdered University of Idaho Students Were Targeted\">previous statements indicating<\/a> she wasn&#8217;t interested, Oprah Winfrey&#8217;s name has also been\u200b mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>Other more conventional options include Secretary of State Shirley \u2062Weber and Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, both black female\u200c Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>The post\u2062 <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/senator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-running-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-happened\/\">Senator Meghan? Celebrity Royal Reportedly in Running\u2064 for Feinstein&#8217;s Seat &#8211; &#8216;Crazier Things Have \u200cHappened&#8217;<\/a> appeared first on\u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might\u2062 Meghan Markle&#8217;s\u2064 celebrity status and global recognition bring attention and resources to important issues\u2063 facing California \u200dand the nation as a whole if she were\u2062 to run for a\u2062 Senate seat<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Vice President Kamala Harris, which could potentially\u200b work in her favor if she decides to pursue the Senate seat. The two women\u200b have\u200c reportedly bonded over their shared experiences \u200bas women of color in positions of power.<\/p>\n<p>While the rumors of\u200d Meghan&#8217;s candidacy for the Senate seat may be intriguing, it is important to consider her qualifications \u200cand\u2062 experience. \u200cMeghan is primarily known for her \u200cacting career and her marriage to Prince Harry, rather than her \u200dpolitical background. Critics argue that\u200d she lacks the\u2064 necessary qualifications and\u2064 experience to effectively serve as a\u200b senator.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is worth noting that Megan has been involved in various philanthropic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-key-policy-areas-where-the-democratic-leadership-and-black-voters-disagree\/\" title=\"4 Key Policy Areas Where The Democratic Leadership And Black Voters Disagree\">social justice initiatives<\/a> throughout her life. She has\u200b used her platform to advocate\u200b for women&#8217;s rights, racial equality, mental \u2064health awareness, and environmental sustainability. These experiences could potentially translate into valuable skills and perspectives if she were\u2062 to enter the political arena.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, her celebrity status and global recognition could bring attention and resources to important \u200dissues facing California and the nation \u2063as a whole. She\u2063 has proven her ability to captivate audiences and\u2063 generate interest in\u2062 various causes. This could\u2064 provide her with a unique opportunity to influence public opinion and shape policy in a meaningful way.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the decision to run for a Senate seat rests \u200dwith Meghan herself. It is unclear \u2062whether she has a genuine interest \u200bin pursuing a political career or if\u200c these rumors are merely speculative. If she decides to enter the race, she would\u2062 need to navigate a complex \u200band competitive political landscape.\u2062 She would have\u200c to overcome skepticism and prove \u200cher qualifications\u200c to voters and political experts alike.<\/p>\n<p>The Duchess of Sussex\u2063 entering the political\u200b arena would\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senator-meghan-celebrity-royal-reportedly-in-running-for-feinsteins-seat-crazier-things-have-happened\/\" title=\"Senator Meghan, a celebrity royal, is reportedly being considered for Feinstein's seat. It's not the craziest idea.\">undoubtedly generate significant\u2062 attention<\/a> and media coverage. It\u2063 would \u2064be an opportunity to shine a spotlight on important issues and potentially bring about\u2064 positive change. However, it\u200b would also be met with skepticism and scrutiny, as many question the legitimacy of celebrities transitioning into politics.<\/p>\n<p>Only time will tell \u2063whether Meghan,\u2063 Duchess of Sussex, will\u200b truly pursue a Senate seat in California.\u200b Regardless\u2062 of the outcome, her rumored interest in politics highlights the ongoing intersection between celebrity culture and politics in today&#8217;s society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein has sparked rumors of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, aiming for her seat. With 15 months left in Feinstein&#8217;s term, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, will select an interim replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":661,"featured_media":2051751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2051750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/661"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2051750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2051750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2051751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2051750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2051750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2051750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}