{"id":2054607,"date":"2023-10-03T22:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vice-president-harris-swears-in-laphonza-butler-to-replace-sen-feinstein\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T22:58:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T02:58:19","slug":"vice-president-harris-swears-in-laphonza-butler-to-replace-sen-feinstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vice-president-harris-swears-in-laphonza-butler-to-replace-sen-feinstein\/","title":{"rendered":"VP Harris swears in Laphonza Butler as Sen. Feinstein&#8217;s replacement."},"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\">20<\/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%2Fvice-president-harris-swears-in-laphonza-butler-to-replace-sen-feinstein%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=2054607&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--><blockquote>\n<h2>Vice \u2062President \u2062Kamala Harris Swears in Laphonza Butler as First \u2062Black Female U.S. Senator<\/h2>\n<p>On October 3, Vice President \u200cKamala Harris administered the oath of \u2064office \u200dto Laphonza Butler, making her the first black woman to serve as a U.S. senator. The historic ceremony took place on\u200c the\u2062 Senate \u200cfloor.<\/p>\n<p>Just two \u2063days prior, California Governor Gavin\u200b Newsom announced that Ms. Butler would be succeeding the late Senator Dianne\u2062 Feinstein, who passed away at the\u2063 age of 90. This appointment fulfills \u200bGovernor Newsom&#8217;s promise to appoint a black woman to replace Senator \u200bFeinstein.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. \u200dButler, who previously served as the president of Emily&#8217;s List,\u2064 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/joe-biden-signs-memorandum-backpedaling-on-president-trumps-abortion-policies\/\" title=\"Joe Biden signs memorandum backpedaling on President Trump\u2019s abortion policies\">pro-abortion group<\/a>, \u2062from 2021 to the present, has a strong background in advocating for\u200d women&#8217;s rights and working people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement-5501986?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Newsom Names Laphonza Butler as Sen. Feinstein Replacement<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/2\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/newsom-names-laphonza-butler-as-senator-feinsteins-replacement-5501986?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\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\"><\/p>\n<h3>Tributes Pour In Following \u200bDeath of Sen. Dianne Feinstein<\/h3>\n<p>            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/29\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\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\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Governor Newsom&#8217;s decision to select Ms. Butler for this \u2064historic role is significant. Not only was she an advisor to Vice President Harris during her presidential campaign in 2020, but she also brings a wealth of\u200b experience and a commitment to\u200b fighting for the rights of all\u2063 Californians.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">&#8220;Laphonza \u200cButler represents the\u2062 best\u200d of California, and she\u2019ll represent\u200b us proudly in \u2062the United States Senate,&#8221; stated Governor Newsom \u2063in\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2023\/10\/01\/governor-gavin-newsom-appoints-laphonza-butler-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a press release<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-warns-of-trumps-extremist-movement-and-accuses-republicans-of-silence\/\" title=\"Biden cautions against Trump's 'extremist movement,' accuses GOP of silence.\">nation faces \u200dchallenges<\/a> to \u2063reproductive freedom, equal protection, and safety from gun violence, Ms. \u200bButler will continue Senator Feinstein&#8217;s legacy\u200c and fight for these \u200dcrucial issues. \u200bGovernor Newsom expressed confidence in her ability to <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> \u200cand advocate for\u2062 the people of California in Washington D.C.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shortcode post-related-videos\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"lazyload-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Although Ms. Butler \u200bcurrently resides in Maryland, Governor\u2063 Newsom confirmed \u2062that she will change her voter registration to California, ensuring her representation aligns with her new role.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding her future plans, it\u200b remains uncertain whether \u2062Ms.\u2063 Butler will run for a full term in the November \u200c2024 elections. There will be \u200ctwo elections\u2014one for a full \u200dsix-year term and another to complete\u2064 Senator Feinstein&#8217;s term until January 3, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about her \u200cpotential candidacy, Ms. Butler \u200ddeclined to \u200dcomment, leaving her decision\u2063 open for now.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to\u200b her work in advocating for reproductive rights, Ms. Butler has been\u2062 deeply involved \u200cin the labor movement. \u200bShe previously served as the president of the Service Employees International\u2063 Union (SEIU) Local 2015 union in California, a position she was elected to at the young \u2064age\u2062 of 30.<\/p>\n<p>Amy Dacey, one of\u2062 Ms. Butler&#8217;s predecessors at\u200d Emily&#8217;s List, praised her ability to bring an\u2062 &#8220;on-the-ground \u2062perspective&#8221; to the Senate and collaborate with members from \u200dboth sides of the\u2063 aisle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\u201cI am honored to accept Governor Newsom\u2019s nomination to \u2063be a U.S. Senator for a state\u200c I have long called\u200c home,&#8221; expressed Ms. Butler in <a href=\"https:\/\/emilyslist.org\/news\/emilys-list-statements-on-laphonza-butlers-appointment-to-the-u-s-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a \u2062statement<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>Ms. Butler acknowledged \u200dthe immense leadership and legacy of Senator Feinstein\u2064 and pledged to devote her time and energy to \u2063serving\u200d the people of California and the entire nation. She \u200cemphasized her commitment \u200dto women,\u2064 workers, struggling parents, and \u200ball\u2064 Californians.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vice-president-harris-swears-in-laphonza-butler-to-replace-sen-feinstein\/\" title=\"VP Harris swears in Laphonza Butler as Sen. Feinstein's replacement.\">leadership challenge chapter 2<\/a> about?<\/h2>\n<p><span>The Leadership Challenge Chapter\u2062 2 highlights two very important actions \u2062about Modeling the Way: First, clarify your own values. Leaders \u200bare at their best when they know who they are and what they stand for.\u2063 Kouzes\u2064 and Posner define values\u2063 as beliefs\u200d about how things should be accomplished. In Ms. Butler&#8217;s ability\u2064 to champion these\u2062 causes, stating that she \u200bis\u2062 &#8220;the leader\u2064 we need to tackle the critical issues of our time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This historic milestone of\u200b having\u2062 the first black female U.S. senator is not only a significant moment for Laphonza Butler but \u2064also\u200d for the\u2062 African American community as a \u2062whole. Representation\u2062 in political\u2062 leadership is crucial for \u2064ensuring that \u2064the\u2063 voices\u200b and perspectives of all citizens \u200bare heard and represented in the decision-making process.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout\u2063 history, black women \u200dhave played \u200cvital roles in advocating for social justice and equality. However, they have often \u2062been underrepresented in \u2063positions of power. This achievement breaks barriers and paves the way for \u2062more diverse and inclusive\u200c representation in the future.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment of\u200b Laphonza Butler as the \u200dfirst black\u2064 female U.S.\u200d senator also highlights the progress that has been \u2063made\u200d in \u200cpromoting gender and racial diversity in politics. \u200bIt serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity \u200bin achieving \u2062a more equitable society.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Butler&#8217;s background as the president of\u2063 Emily&#8217;s List, an organization \u200bthat supports and advocates for pro-abortion rights, demonstrates her commitment to women&#8217;s rights and empowerment. Her experience in advocating for working \u200cpeople further strengthens her ability to address the \u2063concerns and needs of Californians.<\/p>\n<p>With her appointment, Ms. \u200dButler has\u200c the opportunity\u2064 to make a significant impact on \u200cthe issues that matter most to Californians and Americans \u2063alike. As she \u200ctakes her seat in the U.S. Senate, she will be a powerful\u200b advocate for reproductive rights, equal \u200bprotection, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-judiciary-chairman-says-gun-control-is-top-priority\/\" title=\"Senate Judiciary Chairman Says Gun Control Is \u2018Top Priority\u2019\">gun violence prevention<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The swearing-in ceremony conducted by Vice\u200d President \u2062Kamala Harris adds \u200banother layer of \u2064significance \u200dto this historic moment. \u2062Vice\u2063 President \u200bHarris herself is a trailblazer as\u200c the\u2064 first woman, first black \u200cwoman, and first \u200cperson of South Asian descent to hold the office. Her presence and\u200c participation in the\u2062 ceremony illustrate the importance of representation and the progress that has been made in breaking barriers.<\/p>\n<p>As Laphonza Butler assumes her role as the first black female U.S. senator, she will\u2062 have the opportunity to \u200binspire \u200cfuture generations and pave the\u200c way for more diverse\u200b and inclusive\u2063 leadership in our nation&#8217;s\u2063 government. Her \u200cappointment symbolizes progress\u200b and serves as a \u2064reminder\u200b that\u2062 no \u200bdream is \u2062too big and \u200bno goal is unattainable.<\/p>\n<p>As we celebrate this historic moment,\u2062 we must continue to\u2062 push \u200bfor greater diversity\u200b and \u2062inclusivity in all areas of society.\u2064 The \u200bappointment of Laphonza Butler is a step in the right direction, but \u2062there is still work to be done to\u200d ensure that all voices \u2062are heard and represented at the highest levels of \u2064government.<\/p>\n<p>With the appointment of\u200b Laphonza Butler as the first black female U.S. senator, we\u2064 are reminded of the power of representation and the importance of breaking down\u200b barriers. It\u200c is a moment to \u2062celebrate \u200band a call to\u200d action to continue striving for progress and \u2063equality for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice President Kamala Harris inaugurated Laphonza Butler as the first black, female U.S. senator on Oct. 3. California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Butler to replace the late Sen. 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