{"id":2052289,"date":"2023-10-02T12:17:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-maryland-fundraiser-newsom-tapped-to-fill-californias-senate-seat\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T12:17:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T16:17:40","slug":"meet-the-maryland-fundraiser-newsom-tapped-to-fill-californias-senate-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-maryland-fundraiser-newsom-tapped-to-fill-californias-senate-seat\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the Maryland Fundraiser chosen by Newsom for California&#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=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/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%2Fmeet-the-maryland-fundraiser-newsom-tapped-to-fill-californias-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=2052289&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>Laphonza\u2063 Butler: From Fundraiser to Senator<\/h2>\n<p>Laphonza Butler, the Maryland-based president of Emily&#8217;s \u200cList, has a new\u2064 goal \u2064in mind &#8211; becoming a senator herself. Her current job involves raising money for Democratic political candidates, but she&#8217;s ready to step into the \u200bpolitical arena herself.<\/p>\n<p>California governor Gavin Newsom recently announced that \u200che would appoint \u2064Butler to the Senate seat left vacant by the late Democratic senator Dianne Feinstein. Newsom is fulfilling his promise to\u200b appoint a black woman for the position. \u2064Accepting the nomination, Butler expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the \u2062state she now calls home.<\/p>\n<p>As she prepares to take on this \u2064new\u2063 role, Butler \u200dwill be stepping down from\u200b her position at Emily&#8217;s List. This organization is dedicated to \u2062electing \u2064Democratic female candidates\u200d who support \u2063abortion rights. Newsom proudly stated that Butler will \u200bbe the\u2062 first black lesbian senator, and she will serve until \u200cthe \u200cend of Feinstein&#8217;s term in January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>However, if Butler decides to run for election, it could create a conflict with House Democrats who are\u2062 already \u2063vying for the \u200bsame seat.\u2064 Two of these \u2063candidates, Reps. \u2063Katie Porter \u200band\u2064 Barbara Lee, have received endorsements from\u2062 Emily&#8217;s List in their congressional races. \u200bNewsom&#8217;s spokesperson clarified \u2062that the governor did not ask Butler to refrain from \u2062entering the\u2062 race.<\/p>\n<p>Butler brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She previously served as\u200c a\u2064 senior adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris and \u2063was the president of California&#8217;s largest labor union, representing\u200b over 325,000 nursing\u200c home and home-care workers.<\/p>\n<p>Expressing \u2064her\u2063 commitment to continuing Feinstein&#8217;s \u2062legacy, Butler stated, &#8220;No\u2064 one will ever measure up to the legacy of Sen. Dianne \u2062Feinstein, but I \u200dwill do my best to \u2062honor her legacy \u2063and leadership by committing to work \u200bfor\u2064 women and girls, workers and unions, struggling parents, and all of California.\u200c I am\u2063 ready to serve.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Newsom praised Butler&#8217;s \u2062dedication \u200bto\u2064 advocacy, saying, &#8220;<span data-qa-component=\"highlight-text\">Laphonza<\/span> has spent her \u200dentire career fighting\u2062 for \u200dwomen and girls and has been a fierce advocate for working people.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Barbara Lee, who previously suggested\u2064 that \u200bappointing a \u200dblack woman as a \u2062&#8221;caretaker&#8221; for Feinstein&#8217;s seat\u200d would be racist, congratulated Butler on her\u2063 appointment. \u200dLee expressed\u2064 her support and stated that she remains focused on her own campaign for \u200dthe \u200bSenate.<\/p>\n<p>Feinstein announced in February that she would not seek reelection,\u200d prompting contenders to line up for her seat. Rep. Adam Schiff, Katie Porter, and Barbara Lee \u200care among those running for the\u2064 seat in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>(Reporting by Urvi\u200d Dugar in Bengaluru; editing by Edwina Gibbs\u200c and Jonathan Oatis)<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064What accomplishments and contributions did Laphonza Butler make during her tenure at SEIU, particularly in fighting for workers&#8217; \u2062rights and\u200b advancing social and economic justice<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N \u2063rights. Under Butler&#8217;s leadership, Emily&#8217;s List \u200bhas raised millions of dollars\u200d to \u2064support women running for office.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s journey\u200d to this esteemed position has not been a smooth one. Growing up in a disadvantaged community in South Los Angeles, \u2064she faced numerous challenges and obstacles. However, Butler&#8217;s determination and resilience propelled her \u2063towards success. She \u200cearned a degree in political science from the University of California,\u200c Los Angeles, and subsequently became involved in grassroots activism.<\/p>\n<p>Butler&#8217;s foray into the world of politics began when she became a\u200d field organizer for the United Domestic\u200d Workers of America. Her ability to connect with people and rally support for important causes soon caught the attention of influential\u2063 figures within the Democratic Party. She quickly \u200drose through the ranks, serving as the political director for the Service Employees International Union and later as the president of SEIU Local 2015.<\/p>\n<p>During her tenure at SEIU, Butler fought tirelessly for workers&#8217; rights and played a pivotal role in landmark \u2064legislation such as\u200b the Fight for $15 movement. Her dedication to uplifting marginalized communities and championing social and economic justice garnered widespread support and acclaim.<\/p>\n<p>Now,\u200d as she transitions to the role of senator, Butler is poised to continue making a significant impact in Washington D.C. \u2064Her experience as a fundraiser, coupled with \u200cher deep understanding of the needs and concerns of everyday Americans, will enable her to \u200bcraft\u2064 meaningful policies\u2064 and advocate for progressive change.<\/p>\n<p>Butler has outlined an ambitious agenda for her senatorial term. She plans to focus on\u2062 issues such \u200bas healthcare, education, and criminal justice reform. As a resident of\u200d Maryland, Butler\u200d understands the unique challenges\u2062 and opportunities that the state faces and is committed to representing its diverse population effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, \u200cButler&#8217;s appointment as\u200b the first black woman \u2064senator \u200dfrom California is a historic moment and serves as a testament to the progress that has been made in breaking barriers and promoting diversity in\u200c politics. Her presence\u200c in the Senate will undoubtedly inspire future generations of leaders, especially \u200dwomen and people of color, to dream big and pursue careers in public service.<\/p>\n<p>While it is true that Butler&#8217;s transition to the legislative branch will pose its own set of challenges, she is well-prepared to navigate the complexities of Capitol Hill. Her experience\u2064 in the political arena, coupled with her unwavering dedication to her constituents, will undoubtedly serve her well.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Laphonza Butler&#8217;s journey from fundraiser to senator is a testament to\u2064 the power of perseverance and the belief that anyone can achieve their goals with hard\u2063 work and determination. Her \u2063appointment as a senator marks an exciting new chapter in Butler&#8217;s already remarkable career, and her passion for social justice is\u2063 sure to make a lasting\u200d impact on the lives of her \u2062constituents. As she embarks \u200don this new role, there is \u200dno doubt that Butler will continue to be a formidable force in the world of politics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laphonza Butler, president of Emily&#8217;s List in Maryland, aims to fundraise for Democratic candidates. However, she aspires to become a senator. Governor Gavin Newsom (D.) plans to appoint Butler to the vacant Senate seat of the late Dianne Feinstein, fulfilling her ambition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":2052290,"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":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2052289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"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\/2052289","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\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2052289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2052289\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2052290"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2052289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2052289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2052289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}