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[GURPS]

Dem Hypocrisy Is Laid Bare as Feinstein Announces 'Temporarily' Stepping Aside​

As we reported previously, some Democrats have been trying to move Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) to the side. In addition to her overall problem of age, she’s now been out ill with shingles for weeks. That is slowing down their ability to push through more liberal judicial appointments since she has a critical spot on the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Some Democrats, like Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), her California colleague, and Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), didn’t hold back and called on her to resign, so someone else could take her place.

I think she should have left long ago, as I think Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Joe Biden should have as well. As I previously wrote, she appeared to not even be aware that she had announced that she wasn’t going to run for reelection in 2024.

However, I think their hypocrisy is ridiculous. What happened to praising her for her bravery, as they did with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), who was out for weeks? It seems when you serve their purpose, you are praised. But if you stand in their way, even after serving for thirty years, they want you out on the scrap heap. It’s always and only about what serves them to increase their power.

 

[vraiblonde]

But if Feinstein ran for re-election today the people of CA would vote for her overwhelmingly, which just proves the power of party and incumbency. On one hand even stupid people should have representation; on the other hand if politicians who never show up for work is what they want, then that represents them.

 

[Hijinx]

I don't wish anyone ill health, but I hope she doesn't come back any time soon.l

All we need is more liberal Judges like the dork in New York who hasn't tossed Bragg's indictment in the trash.
Or any of them on the District Court of appeals.

 

[SamSpade]

Not totally getting what they are angling for, in this. Normally, when they scream about something like this, it's because there's something like an old Republican in a blue state. A power grab.

If she resigns and another Senator takes her place, it will be a Democrat. They don't "gain" anything. So - why do it?

If Fetterman takes another fall - they could be forced to push HIM out - and that wouldn't work well for them in the long run.

 

[stgislander]

If she resigns and another Senator takes her place, it will be a Democrat. They don't "gain" anything. So - why do it?

Although another Dem would take the seat, Cali does not want to loose her seniority.

 

[Ken King]

Although another Dem would take the seat, Cali does not want to loose her senility.

FIFY - they thrive on that.

 

[herb749]

Although another Dem would take the seat, Cali does not want to loose her seniority.

That's the big thing, top Senator on any committee.

 

[WingsOfGold]

Hope she stays in a coma for another 5 years.