{"id":2052085,"date":"2023-10-02T08:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T12:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T08:45:24","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T12:45:24","slug":"newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as Feinstein&#8217;s successor."},"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\">14<\/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%2Fnewsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement%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=2052085&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>California Gov. Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler as Replacement for Late Sen. \u2062Dianne Feinstein<\/h2>\n<p>California \u2064Governor Gavin Newsom has\u200d chosen Laphonza Butler, a Democratic Party political strategist, to fill the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-mexico-congressional-election-poses-early-test-for-democrats\/\" title=\"New Mexico Congressional Election Poses Early Test for Democrats\">seat left vacant<\/a> by \u200cthe passing of Senator\u200d Dianne Feinstein. Mrs. \u2064Feinstein, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/8-key-house-races-that-could-flip-this-november-2\/\" title=\"8 Key House Races That Could Flip This November\">longest-serving woman<\/a> in the U.S. Senate, passed away at \u2064the age of 90 after battling poor health for several months.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;An advocate for \u200dwomen and\u200c girls,\u200c a second-generation fighter for working people, \u2062and \u2063a trusted adviser to Vice President Harris, Laphonza \u200dButler represents the best \u200bof California, and she&#8217;ll represent us proudly in the United States \u2064Senate,&#8221; Gov. Newsom \u2063said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ms. Butler, who previously served as\u200c president of the United Long Term Care\u2062 Workers&#8217;\u2062 Union and as an adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris,\u2062 will complete Senator Feinstein&#8217;s term, which \u200cruns through 2024.<\/p>\n<h3>Related\u2063 Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/tributes-pour-in-following-death-of-sen-dianne-feinstein-5500893?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Tributes \u200cPour In Following Death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <em>Published: 9\/29\/2023<\/em>\n  <\/li>\n<li>\n    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/us-rep-lee-criticizes-newsoms-choice-to-replace-dianne-feinstein-5490463?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>US Rep. Lee Criticizes \u200bNewsom\u2019s Choice to Replace \u2064Dianne Feinstein<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <br \/>\n    <em>Published: 9\/12\/2023<\/em>\n  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a heartfelt tribute on X, formerly known\u200c as Twitter, Ms. Butler referred \u200bto her predecessor as a &#8220;Titan&#8221; \u200band a &#8220;legendary figure for\u200d women in politics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s\u2064 decision to\u2064 appoint Ms. Butler aligns with his previous commitment to appoint a woman of color if a Senate seat became available. This pledge was made as early as 2021, when he mentioned having multiple candidates in mind during an interview with MSNBC host Joy Reid.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u2063worth noting that Governor Newsom faced \u200bcriticism in 2021 for selecting Alex Padilla, a longtime ally, to replace\u2062 Kamala Harris as senator. However, he reaffirmed his commitment to temporary appointments during a\u200b recent appearance on NBC&#8217;s &#8220;Meet \u2062the Press.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Butler, who has been a prominent figure in California politics for over a decade, previously served as president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU Local \u20622015), \u200bthe state&#8217;s largest union. She was recognized as a &#8220;Champion for\u2064 Change&#8221; by former President Barack Obama\u200d and has been an\u200c influential \u200bforce in supporting women&#8217;s political aspirations through her role at Emily&#8217;s List.<\/p>\n<p>With her appointment to the Senate, Ms. Butler will step down from her position\u200d as president of Emily&#8217;s List, making history as the first woman of color to lead\u200c the organization.<\/p>\n<p>California voters will have the opportunity to formally elect Senator Feinstein&#8217;s permanent replacement in the November 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p><em>Update: \u2063This article has\u2063 been updated\u200c to include comment from Gov. Newsom&#8217;s office.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b have politicians and colleagues reacted to the\u2062 death of Senator Dianne Feinstein?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eath of Sen. Dianne Feinstein<\/strong><\/a>: This article discusses \u2064the outpouring of condolences and tributes \u2062from political figures and colleagues following\u2062 the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>    <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/laphonza-butler-a-strong-advocate-for-working-people-and-women-nominated-as-replacement-for-sen-dianne-feinstein_5500978?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Laphonza Butler: A Strong Advocate\u2062 for Working People and Women Nominated\u2064 as Replacement \u200bfor Sen. Dianne Feinstein<\/strong><\/a>: \u200cThis article\u200d provides more information on Laphonza \u200dButler&#8217;s background and her previous work as\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chicago-police-union-president-far-left-infiltrated-capitol-protests\/\" title=\"Chicago Police Union President: Far-left infiltrated Capitol protests\">union president<\/a> and \u2064adviser to Vice President Kamala\u2062 Harris.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Laphonza Butler brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role as the replacement for the late Senator Dianne Feinstein\u200b in\u200d the United States Senate. As Governor Gavin Newsom stated, she\u200c represents the very best of California and will undoubtedly make \u200dthe state\u2064 proud.<\/p>\n<p>Before being appointed \u2062to this significant role, Butler served as the president of the United Long Term Care Workers&#8217; Union,\u2063 where she fought \u2063tirelessly for the rights\u200d and welfare of workers. Her advocacy on behalf of working people made \u2064her a respected figure \u200din the labor movement, and her efforts have undoubtedly improved the lives of countless individuals.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to her work in the labor movement, Butler\u200c also acted as an \u200dadviser to Vice President Kamala \u2063Harris. Her expertise and guidance\u2063 were highly valued by \u2063Harris, highlighting her capabilities as a\u200c trusted political \u2064strategist and advisor.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of \u200dLaphonza\u2064 Butler marks a historic moment in California&#8217;s \u200bpolitical landscape. As the longest-serving \u2064woman in the U.S Senate, Senator\u2063 Dianne Feinstein played an instrumental \u2064role \u200din\u2063 shaping the \u200bstate&#8217;s policies\u200d and \u200cadvocating for its \u200bresidents. Now, Butler will have the opportunity to continue the impactful work\u2062 started\u2062 by her\u2062 predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s term as Senator will last until 2024, allowing her ample time to make \u2063a meaningful difference in Californians&#8217; lives. With her extensive background and dedication to public service, there is no doubt that she will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cnn-reveals-new-details-about-its-prime-time-schedule\/\" title=\"CNN unveils fresh prime-time schedule insights.\">bring fresh perspectives<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement\/\" title=\"Newsom appoints Laphonza Butler as Feinstein's successor.\">address \u2064critical issues \u2062faced<\/a> by the state.<\/p>\n<p>As news of Senator Feinstein&#8217;s passing spread, there\u200b has been an outpouring of condolences and tributes from politicians\u2064 and colleagues.\u200b The impact of her work and the legacy\u200d she leaves behind are widely\u2064 recognized and\u2064 celebrated. California has lost a \u200btrue champion, but the appointment of Laphonza Butler offers hope and promise for a continued \u2062commitment to public service\u2063 and progress.<\/p>\n<p>The selection\u2064 of Butler as the\u200d replacement for \u2064Senator Feinstein is a powerful statement of the value and importance of diversity in \u2063political leadership. \u2062As an \u2063African-American\u200b woman, she will bring a unique perspective to the\u2064 Senate, ensuring that\u200b the voices and concerns of underrepresented communities are heard and addressed. This appointment marks another step forward in the\u2063 pursuit of a more inclusive and representative democracy.<\/p>\n<p>California can look \u2063forward to the\u200b leadership \u2062and advocacy\u2062 of\u200d Laphonza Butler in the United States \u200dSenate. Her appointment\u200c is a testament to her capabilities and dedication, \u200dand it\u200b is a step towards \u2064ensuring \u200bthat \u2062the state&#8217;s progressive values are \u2063upheld and advanced. The legacy\u200c of Senator Dianne Feinstein will undoubtedly be carried forward by a strong and capable\u200b successor in Laphonza Butler.<\/p>\n<p>As she assumes her new role, there is \u200cno \u2064doubt that Laphonza \u200dButler will\u2064 face immense challenges and\u200b responsibilities. However, her track record \u2064of advocacy and \u200cher commitment to serving the\u2063 people of California make her well-equipped to tackle any obstacles that come\u2064 her way. The citizens of California can rest assured knowing that\u200c their representation in the\u200d Senate is in capable and passionate hands.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of \u200dLaphonza Butler represents a new chapter\u200c in California&#8217;s political history. Her appointment as the replacement for Senator Dianne \u200cFeinstein signals a dedication to progressing the state and representing the voices of all Californians. Time will reveal the impact she will make, but for now, California can\u200c celebrate the appointment of a worthy and capable successor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom has chosen Laphonza Butler, a Democratic Party strategist, to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Senate, passed away at 90 after battling poor health. Butler will assist Sen. 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