Sen. Dianne Feinstein's health problems have raised questions about whom Gov. Gavin Newsom would appoint to replace her if the 90-year-old can't complete her term.
UC Berkeley/Los Angeles Times poll, the Oakland congresswoman had 7% of the support, with Porter and Schiff receiving 17% and 20%, respectively.
The same survey found that Newsom’s preference to appoint a short-term caretaker is out of step with public opinion. Asked what Newsom should do if Feinstein steps down, 51% of likely voters said the governor should appoint someone who is prepared to run for a full Senate term in the 2024 election.A quarter of likely voters said he should appoint someone who is willing to serve as an interim appointee and not run for a full term. The rest had no opinion.
In the NBC interview, Newsom said that California remains well represented in the U.S. Senate despite Feinstein’s health challenges, and that her staff is equipped to handle many responsibilities.He also recognized that he has had an unusual run of appointing officials to fill vacancies in statewide elected positions. In addition to appointing Padilla, in recent years he has selected the secretary of state and attorney general.
“I don’t want to make another appointment, and I don’t think the people of California want me to make another appointment. I’ve made plenty of appointments,” Newsom said.
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