{"id":2052124,"date":"2023-10-02T09:17:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-announces-his-pick-to-fill-dianne-feinsteins-senate-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T09:21:18","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:21:18","slug":"gavin-newsom-announces-his-pick-to-fill-dianne-feinsteins-senate-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-announces-his-pick-to-fill-dianne-feinsteins-senate-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Gavin Newsom reveals choice for Feinstein&#8217;s Senate seat."},"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\">16<\/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%2Fgavin-newsom-announces-his-pick-to-fill-dianne-feinsteins-senate-seat%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=2052124&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>Gavin Newsom Announces His Pick to Fill Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s Senate Seat<\/h2>\n<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has made an exciting and historic selection \u200dfor \u2062the \u200cvacant U.S. Senate seat left \u200bby the late Senator Dianne\u200d Feinstein. Newsom has chosen Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and \u2063adviser \u200cto Kamala Harris&#8217; 2020 presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In keeping with his promise, Newsom has appointed a black woman to the position. This decision comes after facing pressure from \u2063black politicians and advocacy groups who were \u2064pushing for\u200b Barbara \u200cLee, \u2062a prominent black congresswoman already running for the seat.<\/p>\n<p>Butler, \u2064a lesbian, will become the only black woman serving in the U.S. Senate, bringing much-needed diversity to the chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom emphasized that Butler will continue Feinstein&#8217;s fight\u200c for important issues such as abortion \u200band gun\u2063 control, which are currently under attack in the nation. \u200cHe believes that Butler will break glass \u2064ceilings and fight for all Californians in\u200c Washington D.C.<\/p>\n<p>Butler is currently the leader of \u2064Emily&#8217;s List, a political organization that supports Democratic women candidates who advocate for abortion rights. \u200bShe\u200b also has a\u2062 strong background as a former labor leader with the Service Employees International Union,\u2063 a powerful force in California politics.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment sets the\u200c stage \u200bfor an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-beats-desantis-in-pray-vote-stand-summit-straw-poll\/\" title=\"Trump wins Pray Vote Stand Summit straw poll over DeSantis.\">intriguing political landscape<\/a> in the 2024\u200c race to succeed Feinstein. Newsom&#8217;s decision \u200dnot to ask\u200c Butler to commit\u200c to staying out of the race could potentially create competition among black voters in California \u2063and impact Lee&#8217;s chances.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s affiliation with Emily&#8217;s List, known \u2062for its fundraising prowess, will be crucial in the campaign. Raising significant campaign\u200d funds is essential in any statewide California race.<\/p>\n<p>While Newsom&#8217;s decision may have political consequences, as he\u200b is seen as a\u200b potential future national candidate, he remains\u2063 committed to his choice.\u200c The Congressional Black Caucus and other black politicians had urged\u2064 him to appoint Lee, but\u200b Newsom\u2063 believes that Butler is the best-qualified candidate for the position.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein, the oldest member of Congress and 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\u200c Senate, passed away at the age of 90. Butler, who \u2062currently resides in Maryland, is expected\u2064 to register to vote in \u2063California before being sworn in.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment by Newsom will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility in close votes, \u2062as they currently\u2062 hold a slim majority in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s lack\u200d of\u200d elected office experience is compensated\u200d by her extensive \u200btrack record in \u200dCalifornia politics. She has previously\u2063 served as a senior adviser to Kamala Harris&#8217; presidential campaign and has worked with prominent\u2062 state Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Equality California, \u2063the\u2062 largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, expressed their support for Butler&#8217;s appointment, stating that it will provide the community with another voice in Congress during a time when their rights \u200dare under attack.<\/p>\n<p>This is \u2064not Newsom&#8217;s first time selecting a U.S. senator, as he previously chose \u2063Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris\u2063 when she became vice\u2063 president. Newsom&#8217;s power to make such appointments has solidified his status as a kingmaker among ambitious \u200bDemocrats in\u200d the state.<\/p>\n<p>With Democrats holding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gavin-newsom-announces-his-pick-to-fill-dianne-feinsteins-senate-seat\/\" title=\"Gavin Newsom reveals choice for Feinstein's Senate seat.\">significant voter registration\u200c advantage<\/a> over Republicans in California,\u200c it is \u2064expected that the seat will remain in Democratic hands in\u200c the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal\u200b has reviewed this \u2062Associated Press story and may have altered it prior to\u2064 publication to\u2062 ensure that it meets our editorial\u200c standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-california-governor-name-laphonza-butler-former-kamala-harris-adviser-feinstein-senate-seat\/\">Gavin Newsom Announces His Pick to Fill Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s Senate\u2062 Seat<\/a> appeared\u2062 first on \u200d <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What leadership skills did Newsom praise \u2062Laphonza\u200b Butler for during her announcement?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Butler is the \u2062right person for the job. During his announcement, Newsom praised Butler&#8217;s leadership skills and her tireless dedication to advancing the rights and opportunities of women and marginalized communities.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s selection also marks a significant moment in California&#8217;s history. As the \u2064only black woman\u200b currently serving in the U.S. Senate, her \u200bappointment brings much-needed diversity to a chamber\u200d that has long been dominated by white, male voices. Her unique \u200bperspective and lived experiences will undoubtedly\u200d contribute to a more inclusive and representative government.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Newsom&#8217;s decision to \u2063appoint Butler sets the\u200b stage for an intriguing political landscape\u200b in the \u2063upcoming 2024 \u2063race to succeed \u2063Feinstein. By not asking Butler to commit to staying out of the race, Newsom has opened the door for potential competition among black voters in California, which could \u2063have an impact on Lee&#8217;s chances.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s affiliation with Emily&#8217;s List, a renowned political organization known for its fundraising prowess, will be crucial in the campaign. Raising significant campaign funds is essential in any statewide\u2063 California race, and Butler&#8217;s experience in this area will undoubtedly be an\u2063 asset.<\/p>\n<p>While \u200dthere may be political consequences to Newsom&#8217;s decision, as he is often seen \u200das a potential future national candidate, he remains steadfast in his commitment to his choice. Despite \u2063pressure from the Congressional Black Caucus and other black politicians to appoint Lee, Newsom believes that\u200b Butler is the right\u2063 person to\u200d continue Feinstein&#8217;s fight for important issues such as abortion rights and gun control.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Governor Gavin Newsom&#8217;s selection\u2063 of Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s Senate seat is a significant \u2064and historic\u200c moment for California. Butler&#8217;s background\u2062 as a Democratic\u200d strategist, her proven\u200d leadership skills, and her dedication to advancing the rights of women and marginalized communities make her a worthy candidate for this prestigious position. As the only black woman\u2063 in \u2062the U.S. Senate, Butler&#8217;s appointment brings\u2064 much-needed diversity to the chamber and sets the stage for an intriguing political landscape in the upcoming 2024 race. While there may be\u200d political \u2062consequences to Newsom&#8217;s decision, he remains committed to his \u200bchoice and believes that Butler will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-group-to-elect-female-republican-governors-brings-in-1-million\/\" title=\"New Group to Elect Female Republican Governors Brings in  Million\">break glass ceilings<\/a> and fight for all Californians in Washington\u2064 D.C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and Kamala Harris&#8217; adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat after Sen. Dianne Feinstein&#8217;s passing. Newsom kept his promise of appointing a black woman to the position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2052125,"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-2052124","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\/2052124","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\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052124"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052124\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2052125"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052124"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052124"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052124"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}