Feinstein's primary caregiver: Pelosi's daughter

[brooklynite]

Politico

When Sen. Dianne Feinstein walked into the Capitol last week, ending a monthslong medical absence, she was accompanied by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a small entourage of aides — and a close personal confidant with a storied political pedigree.

Nancy Carinne Prowda blended into the swarm around the legendary California Democrat, unnoticed by the reporters observing the spectacle. But Prowda, the eldest child of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has recently assumed a central role in Feinstein’s life as the 89-year-old has dealt with the absence of her deceased husband, the departure of trusted staffers, a nasty case of shingles and spiraling concerns about her fitness for office.

Not only did Prowda escort Feinstein around Capitol Hill last week, she was again at her side yesterday, helping aides surround the senator in a Capitol hallway as a reporter tried to speak to her. Multiple people familiar with the arrangement say it’s only the most visible part of a quiet but critical role the Pelosi family has played in helping to take care of the ailing senator, both in Washington and San Francisco.

By all accounts, the arrangement is rooted in a long and friendly relationship between Feinstein and the Pelosis — twin pillars of San Francisco politics. But among some of those who are aware, it has also raised uncomfortable questions about whether Nancy Pelosi’s political interests are in conflict with Feinstein’s personal interests.

[niyad]

1. Goddess forfend that friends could simply be looking after each other.

[brooklynite]

3. Are you under the impression POLITICO is complaining about this

They're a political publication. This is political color news.

[niyad]

5. Actually, yes. The snide commentary was a bit sickening. and I am well

aware of exactly what politico is.

[brooklynite]

7. So whose opinion are they trying to influence?

[Ninga]

2. The uproar and criminal behaviors and EVERYTHING

else in our political world- the very least of my worries is the humanity extended to Sen Finestein by the Pelosi Family.

I am Sicilian. We take care of people and are especially tuned into those who struggle.

[PCIntern]

4. It's just beyond unbelievable...

Republicans like Jared collect BILLIONS OF DOLLARS as members of the lucky sperm club but if a Democrat helps out another Democrat FOR WHATEVER REASON, it’s “collusion”, “conspiracy “, and “impeachable”. Liberal media…yeah.

[brooklynite]

8. WHERE does the article suggest anything like that?

[PCIntern]

12. Not the article...

I’m waiting for the blow back

[WhiskeyGrinder]

6. Whether it's calculated or not, it sure looks a little tacky.

The intrigue surrounds the future of Feinstein’s seat. Pelosi has endorsed Rep. Adam Schiff, her longtime protégé and former hand-picked House Intelligence Committee chair, to succeed Feinstein after her sixth and final term ends next year. Schiff (D-Calif.) is a household name in California and already has a $15 million campaign cash advantage over his nearest competitor.

But if Feinstein were to bow to pressure and retire early, Schiff’s advantage could disappear. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has pledged to appoint a Black woman to serve out her term, and one of Schiff’s declared opponents, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), would fit the bill.

“If DiFi resigns right now, there is an enormous probability that Barbara Lee gets appointed — thus, it makes it harder for Schiff,” one Pelosi family confidant told Playbook, adding that the relationship between Pelosi, her daughter and the senator is “being kept under wraps and very, very closely held.”

[delisen]

10. Women are so manipulative they will stoop to caring!

Why can’t women be more like men?

Pardon my sarcasm.

[Nixie]

11. Who wouldn't help a lifelong friend?

I’m so glad to see the Pelosis’ helping Feinstein out.