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(14,703 posts) Wed Nov 16, 2022, 03:36 PM Nov 2022

Rep Adam Schiff may make a run for Senate [View all]

Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris), Politico

NEWS: Rep Adam Schiff has decided NOT to seek a leadership post in House Dem caucus and is instead looking more seriously at a Senate run, per multiple sources.

2:25 PM · Nov 16, 2022

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Rep Adam Schiff may make a run for Senate [View all] zuul Nov 2022 OP

Excellent. Sneederbunk Nov 2022 #1

Go ahead bdamomma Nov 2022 #2

Does he know something about Feinstein Mr.Bill Nov 2022 #3

That she's up for reelection and didn't win very handily last time around... W_HAMILTON Nov 2022 #7

She should have gotten out years ago. Sky Jewels Nov 2022 #13

Dianne Feinstein has been an excellent Senator for California Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #23

She has been mcar Nov 2022 #28

It is beyond my imagination that Dianne Feinstein would seek another term. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #30

Yes, she has earned her retirement mcar Nov 2022 #34

I would respect this position as well, and thank her for her many years of service. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #36

Did you read Rebecca Traister's profile of her? tishaLA Nov 2022 #44

Thanks for the link. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #47

She has been wryter2000 Nov 2022 #68

I would certainly assume there is mutual respect between the two. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #70

I ll take him!!! LakeArenal Nov 2022 #4

That's actually a good thing Hekate Nov 2022 #5

I'm guessing this would be for Feinstein's seat. W_HAMILTON Nov 2022 #6

If Schiff and DiFi were the top two in the primary, they would be the ONLY two in the general. Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #10

Oh, that's good to know. I was wondering about that. W_HAMILTON Nov 2022 #14

That's my understanding. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #15

Jungle Primary Mz Pip Nov 2022 #19

Senate? Nictuku Nov 2022 #8

2024 Retrograde Nov 2022 #60

Schiff would be far better than DiFi, but I prefer Porter. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #9

I like Porter as well but she is in a much redder district and might be hard to Bev54 Nov 2022 #17

I'd put it more strongly. Having Porter leave that House seat would virtually guarantee Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author wryter2000 Nov 2022 #69

I would not object to a Senate Run from Schiff. Caliman73 Nov 2022 #11

I think Finestein should just retire and let Schiff be appointed now. Bev54 Nov 2022 #18

Shhh... Caliman73 Nov 2022 #21

Not at this point. maxsolomon Nov 2022 #24

A few days ago she wasn't aware that she declined President Pro Tem grantcart Nov 2022 #35

Dianne Feinstein could be third in line to the presidency as Senate president pro tempore. She Celerity Nov 2022 #39

Patty Murray is going to be President Pro Tempore grantcart Nov 2022 #56

lol, love this part Celerity Nov 2022 #58

My State Senator is an 80 year old who also sits on an elected grantcart Nov 2022 #62

NOW RayStar Nov 2022 #59

Schiff is a good choice, Porter would be my choice. sop Nov 2022 #12

What would Porter do that Schiff wouldn't? maxsolomon Nov 2022 #25

But the house is weak launching point for potus..... getagrip_already Nov 2022 #27

Could the play be that Di-Fi retires, Newsome appoints and cachukis Nov 2022 #16

Gavin Newsom has committed to appointing a Black woman to fill the seat should Sen. Feinstein Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #29

I'm a black guy... appmanga Nov 2022 #33

Did not know that. Not opposed. cachukis Nov 2022 #40

That's up to Gov. Newsom. Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #50

I would love to see it JustAnotherGen Nov 2022 #20

Okay with me ... Auggie Nov 2022 #22

I think the world of Adan Schiff... appmanga Nov 2022 #31

He has my vote shanti Nov 2022 #32

Great. I love him. iemanja Nov 2022 #37

As a Californian I'll take Schiff but would rather have Katie Porter ZonkerHarris Nov 2022 #38

Let's give him homegirl Nov 2022 #41

A good short term plan if things go that way...nt Wounded Bear Nov 2022 #46

Newsom can't appoint a House vacancy. former9thward Nov 2022 #61

Thank you homegirl Nov 2022 #63

It has been a very long time since California had a White male U.S. Senator. ShazamIam Nov 2022 #42

Wow! She's even older than Grassley patphil Nov 2022 #43

He'd be a good one...nt Wounded Bear Nov 2022 #45

Re: Feinstein's filing BadgerMom Nov 2022 #48

Feinstein need to file this paperwork for legal purposes in order to maintain Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #52

Agreed. BadgerMom Nov 2022 #55

I always thought of Schiff as a Senator, knowing he wasn't, so this sounds right to me. mysteryowl Nov 2022 #49

I support this decision. ffr Nov 2022 #51

I think it's interesting how Politco is always their for us. SalamanderSleeps Nov 2022 #53

I would love to see Schiff replace Feinstein Bayard Nov 2022 #54

He'd be exceptional... WarGamer Nov 2022 #57

We had all women for quite a while wryter2000 Nov 2022 #72

I am whelmed Sympthsical Nov 2022 #64

Twitter followup: Rhiannon12866 Nov 2022 #65

I would like to see Adam as senator LeftInTX Nov 2022 #66

Is Difi up in 2024? wryter2000 Nov 2022 #67

Great news. I can't imagine why Feinstein would choose to run again. Turn the page. jalan48 Nov 2022 #71