Nancy Pelosi backs Adam Schiff's bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat
Source: Los Angeles Times/SEEMA MEHTA
Democratic stalwart and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed Rep. Adam B. Schiff's bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as long as incumbent Dianne Feinstein doesn't seek reelection.
"If she decides not to run, I will be supporting House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff, who knows well the nexus between a strong Democracy and a strong economy," Pelosi, of San Francisco, said in a statement. "In his service in the House, he has focused on strengthening our Democracy with justice and on building an economy that works for all."
Schiff chaired the Intelligence Committee until Republicans took control of the House in the 2022 election.
Pelosi's support comes as California Democrats are increasingly eyeing the Senate seat Feinstein was elected to in 1992. While the incumbent has said she will announce her plans later this year, the 89-year-old is not expected to seek another term. The former San Francisco mayor has faced mounting questions about her mental acuity and frailty in recent years.
Read more: https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2023-02-02/pelosi-backs-schiffs-bid-for-feinsteins-senate-seat
While Pelosi represents San Francisco, I'm not sure this is a game changer in the race. In any event, I donated to Katie last week and I'm glad I did. I still want her to win.
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LetMyPeopleVote
(145,313 posts)ificandream
(9,373 posts)I like Adam, but we need Katie right now more.
Algernon Moncrieff
(5,790 posts)She's analytical, and she has won in a very purple district.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)because he passes my 3-c test.
Character - highly principled trustworthy member admired by fellow members
Competence - chair of of the powerful intel comm
Capacity - has a huge diverse network he can drawn on to get things done.
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jimfields33
(15,822 posts)Is he running for the seat? Has he said?
Elessar Zappa
(14,004 posts)So if thats your concern, you should support Porter staying in the House.
dem4decades
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riversedge
(70,242 posts)republianmushroom
(13,614 posts)it is time Barbara
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Who is Barbara?
republianmushroom
(13,614 posts)Hekate
(90,714 posts)republianmushroom
(13,614 posts)Jarqui
(10,126 posts)I'm more concerned for Katie as she had a tough re-election when it shouldn't have been close.
KPN
(15,646 posts)toesonthenose
(136 posts)His seat is just much more safe than hers, and we can't afford to put another House seat in jeopardy to the c(R)etins. That being said, whoever wins will get my support.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Emile
(22,789 posts)womanofthehills
(8,718 posts)Shes a breath of fresh air.
Cha
(297,299 posts)For US Senator from California!