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In reply to the discussion: I am sick and tired of seeing women like Feinstein and Pelosi attacked as "too establishment" [View all]xxqqqzme
(14,887 posts)If California was in dire need of progressive, smart, 'earning; their way up the ladder democratic congress people then we would need her. But we have very smart, talented public servants who need to move into positions. The democrats in office now have, for the most part, proven themselves through their years of service on the State government stage or in DC.
As much as I supported, and hated to see her go, I was glad Barbara Boxer chose to retire. And look who we elected - Kamala Harris. She does not yet have Boxer's seniority but until she does 'earn' it, we are being progressively represented.
After being active in CDP for a number of years, I am of the opinion the CDP should be doing a better job of moving our excellent farm team members into offices of long serving public servants.
As an example:
I first heard John Chiang, at a CDP convention, in 2003. I was very impressed and have been following him ever since. I am pleased he is running for Governor. I am supporting his candidacy. When he was State Comptroller, he stood up to Scharzenegger and paid the teachers and nurses. California democrats are fortunate that we have many public servants like John Chiang.