California Gov. Gavin Newsom will reportedly appoint a Black woman and pro-choice activist to serve out the rest of Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s term.
EMILY’s List selected Laphonza Butler as its new leader on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. The pro-choice PAC helps finance Democratic candidates. will pick Laphonza Butler, the president of Emily’s List, to fill the late senator’s seat for the remaining 15 months and a bit in her term.Democrats only hold a 51-49 edge in the Senate and cannot afford to “lose” a seat by its being vacant for a lengthy period.Several prominent Democratic lawmakers — including Reps.
According to the report, Mr. Newsom appointed Ms. Butler without any preconditions of whether to seek or not seek a full term next year.
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