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CA-SEN: Katie Porter announces her candidacy (For the record, I am undecided) [View all]

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CA-SEN: Katie Porter announces her candidacy (For the record, I am undecided) [View all] RandySF Jan 2023 OP

Good, I hope she wins! ananda Jan 2023 #1

2024 homegirl Jan 2023 #122

Shit. I think we just lost a house seat... ColinC Jan 2023 #2

We can't find a suitable replacement for her in her seat? Mad_Machine76 Jan 2023 #8

Porter is a superstar and she barely prevailed over a very (very) poor Republican candidate Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #16

I worry about that, too, but hopefully it being a presidential election year will help. deurbano Jan 2023 #32

An election year would have helped her in a re-election bid. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #34

I just realized there is more potential to garner votes from UC Irvine students than is currently deurbano Jan 2023 #40

The student vote at UCI is certainly a source of potential pickups in CA-47. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #45

He was being much smarter about it than we were. Nothing was on the line in San Francisco. deurbano Jan 2023 #55

I'm sure Katie Porter is wildly popular at UCI. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #61

Go Slugs! :-) Foolacious Jan 2023 #96

It is such a beautiful and healing place. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #111

She barely won the race because she can be a lightning rod FBaggins Jan 2023 #117

I don't think you know this district. Sorry. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #121

Redistricted into Huntington Beach and ran against a Republican The_Casual_Observer Jan 2023 #137

Yeah we might get somebody. 🙏 ColinC Jan 2023 #18

Redistricting moved her into a red leaning district Brother Buzz Jan 2023 #124

I like the idea of Katie Porter in the US Senate, but that will almost certainly come at the cost of Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #9

Isn't this a new district? Hope22 Jan 2023 #24

Yes, CA-47 is a new district. The odds of a Democrat winning this seat are slim. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #27

All districts are new. Kire Jan 2023 #91

Porter was redistricted into an even redder district than her original one Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #10

Yeah. And I can't imagine anybody but her could hold it. But we will see! ColinC Jan 2023 #13

Maybe now she thinks she could not win it again treestar Jan 2023 #25

I doubt it. Running in the midterms in a newly drawn district is the worst case scenario. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #30

That's my thinking AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2023 #31

This may work out strategically nuxvomica Jan 2023 #26

Works out for whom? For Porter likely. Not for Democrats in the House. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #33

Not if they find a stronger candidate for a red district nuxvomica Jan 2023 #86

That's the problem. Where will one find a candidate like Katie Porter out of the blue? Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #87

She ended her campaign with $8 million unspent balance in her campaign account grantcart Jan 2023 #46

Good, that will help her launch her senate campaign Fiendish Thingy Jan 2023 #69

It was enough grantcart Jan 2023 #93

Then why is she complaining about money from the DCCC? LisaM Jan 2023 #92

Don't know but guessing that it was early on when her national fund raising was beginning grantcart Jan 2023 #94

That's my thought too Rebl2 Jan 2023 #14

Very Close ColinC Jan 2023 #19

That's what Rebl2 Jan 2023 #21

Yep! Orange County. And her new district became just a bit more republican ColinC Jan 2023 #22

Perhaps. Senate would gain a giant. Kid Berwyn Jan 2023 #47

Exactly ColinC Jan 2023 #49

My first thought too. CA-47 was made much tougher with redistricting in 2022. SunSeeker Jan 2023 #99

She barely won against a real piece of work. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2023 #131

Have whiteboard will travel. SalamanderSleeps Jan 2023 #3

This was a logical step. I'm very glad she's doing it. ificandream Jan 2023 #4

She will be a great Senator and make California proud! Emile Jan 2023 #5

Bye bye House seat awesomerwb1 Jan 2023 #6

So then we look for better, elsewhere. calimary Jan 2023 #48

She's probably the only one who can win that district awesomerwb1 Jan 2023 #81

Well, there is that. calimary Jan 2023 #88

Barbara Lee is too old now. Genki Hikari Jan 2023 #116

Most intriguing analysis! Thanks! calimary Jan 2023 #141

Great news - she is one of my favorites womanofthehills Jan 2023 #7

Who is she running against? geardaddy Jan 2023 #11

Think so Rebl2 Jan 2023 #17

So far looks like Porter, Schiff, and Barbara Lee are considering runs. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #20

She's running against Feinstein at this point. AZSkiffyGeek Jan 2023 #29

She had better retire. She's had a nice long career in the Senate. Time for new blood. beaglelover Jan 2023 #106

That's the sort of talk you aim at a very distinguished US Senator with a long record Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #115

There is a reason for 'Emeritus' status pfitz59 Jan 2023 #129

As she has concluded without snipes from what's supposed to be a forum that supports Democrats. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #130

That book must have been some inspiration Norbert Jan 2023 #12

Yaaaaaaaay! SheltieLover Jan 2023 #15

Adam Schiff bmichaelh Jan 2023 #23

That's his plan. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #28

In order to run for the Senate, does a House member have to give up his/her seat? TheRickles Jan 2023 #35

my guess.... getagrip_already Jan 2023 #43

Is Feinstein retiring? IronLionZion Jan 2023 #36

Feinstein will be retiring. Everyone is aware. She has not yet announced her pending retirement, Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #57

So she's primarying Feinstein. Thought we hated that Arazi Jan 2023 #37

Seriously? themaguffin Jan 2023 #39

I see no retirement announcement from Feinstein Arazi Jan 2023 #41

...and? themaguffin Jan 2023 #42

Seems like if progressives announce a primary against an incumbent there's massive pushback Arazi Jan 2023 #44

As a former California voter, my take is BadgerMom Jan 2023 #51

Progressives get excoriated here for trying to "nudge" incumbents Arazi Jan 2023 #56

I agree with all you said Hekate Jan 2023 #97

It's extremely expensive to run a statewide campaign in California. RandySF Jan 2023 #58

Just pointing out the double standard when progressives do this Arazi Jan 2023 #62

Seems like straw men aren't helpful. themaguffin Jan 2023 #67

How is this a strawman? Arazi Jan 2023 #76

Differences BadgerMom Jan 2023 #108

Arazi, you're seriously asking how this is a straw man? themaguffin Jan 2023 #89

Privately, she has made it know that she will not be running. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #73

That doesn't change the reality of what's happening today Arazi Jan 2023 #78

Huh? Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #83

No one thinks Feinstein is running Sympthsical Jan 2023 #50

Feinstein hasn't announced anything yet Arazi Jan 2023 #59

There's technicalities and there are realities Sympthsical Jan 2023 #80

I'm pointing out the double standard Arazi Jan 2023 #84

No, I get what you're saying Sympthsical Jan 2023 #98

Correct. I love Dianne Feinstein. She's earned my admiration and respect. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #74

Feinstein is 89 and not all there mentally. Sky Jewels Jan 2023 #65

Absolutely untrue. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #71

It doesn't serve us to pretend untrue things. Sympthsical Jan 2023 #101

Agreed. Just pointing out the double standard Arazi Jan 2023 #72

You don't seem to grasp the idea that Dianne Feinstein will not be running in 2024. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #77

Until there's a public announcement this is speculation Arazi Jan 2023 #79

No, it is not speculation. Just A Box Of Rain Jan 2023 #82

Hell yeah themaguffin Jan 2023 #38

Awesome Sympthsical Jan 2023 #52

Excellent! Turbineguy Jan 2023 #53

Right On marieo1 Jan 2023 #54

She'll be 10 times better than Feinstein. Sky Jewels Jan 2023 #60

Best Representative. We need her in the Senate n/t station agent Jan 2023 #63

For the record, I am undecided. RandySF Jan 2023 #64

The Senator in 2024 LittleGirl Jan 2023 #66

What about Schiff? flamingdem Jan 2023 #68

His House seat would remain blue. BadgerMom Jan 2023 #70

I want to see of someone runs besides the four most mentioned people. RandySF Jan 2023 #75

I hope she talked to Feinstein about this before she announced. CaptainTruth Jan 2023 #85

Maybe as a courtesy, but then again Feinstein would have resigned if she also believed in themaguffin Jan 2023 #90

Feinstein is no longer able to remember recent conversations grantcart Jan 2023 #95

We've got an incredible bunch of House members, & I can think of 4 or 5 right off the top of my head Hekate Jan 2023 #100

OMG AGEISM maxsolomon Jan 2023 #102

I know!!! How dare we suggest 90-somethings shouldn't continue to serve as Senators!!! Sky Jewels Jan 2023 #103

I live in California and I've been dreaming of this day for several years now ZonkerHarris Jan 2023 #104

This is awesome! I can't wait to vote for her for CA Senate!!!! beaglelover Jan 2023 #105

She will make an outstanding Senator! BlueMTexpat Jan 2023 #107

I would be torn Nictuku Jan 2023 #109

Sen. Feinstein has not announced her retirement mcar Jan 2023 #110

Hallelujah!! Irishxs Jan 2023 #112

Love Katie Porter shanti Jan 2023 #113

My prediction- Feinstein leaves her seat and Gov Newsom appoints Schiff Pachamama Jan 2023 #114

Newsom said if he appoints a Senator, it will be a black woman Celerity Jan 2023 #120

Super Smart Awesome Lady OverBurn Jan 2023 #118

She keeps asking me to endorse by donating to her ... Raine Jan 2023 #119

I would vote for her if I lived in California. Emile Jan 2023 #123

I think she should first check to see if Stargleamer Jan 2023 #125

I'm sure she will make the case for her candidacy. LiberalFighter Jan 2023 #126

I liked Porter a lot at first, especially because I really liked the high-power Hortensis Jan 2023 #127

Agree. betsuni Jan 2023 #128

:) Yes. Aligning with JD/Brand New Congress is no way Hortensis Jan 2023 #132

There's no future there, the Democratic Party doesn't need to be replaced. betsuni Jan 2023 #134

As you say. "There's no future there." Thank heavens. Hortensis Jan 2023 #136

+++ JohnSJ Jan 2023 #139

I live in Ga. but I really like Katie & sent her campaign a donation tonight. I hope she wins too! napi21 Jan 2023 #133

Omg, I am so stoked! nt eleny Jan 2023 #135

GOOD! She's a perfect choice to replace Feinstein. Its time for Dianne to retire. oldsoftie Jan 2023 #138

I hoped she would, but surprised she announced this early msfiddlestix Jan 2023 #140