Black Caucus Urges Newsom to Appoint Rep. Lee to Feinstein's Seat Despite 2024 Run

The Congressional Black Caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Sen. Feinstein's vacant seat. They cite her progressive record and commitment to justice.
Newsom previously pledged to appoint a Black woman but said he won't choose someone who wants the seat permanently, like Lee.
Lee is the only Black woman running for the seat in 2024 against Reps. Schiff and Porter. She trails them in polls and funding.
Newsom said appointing someone who wants the seat full-time would be "unfair" to other Democratic candidates.
Lee responded she's concerned being appointed just to "check a box" is insulting to Black women who help Democrats win elections.

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Black Caucus Urges Newsom to Appoint Rep. Lee to Feinstein's Seat Despite 2024 Run

The Congressional Black Caucus is urging Gov. Newsom to appoint Rep. Barbara Lee to Sen. Feinstein's vacant seat. They cite her progressive record and commitment to justice.
Newsom previously pledged to appoint a Black woman but said he won't choose someone who wants the seat permanently, like Lee.
Lee is the only Black woman running for the seat in 2024 against Reps. Schiff and Porter. She trails them in polls and funding.
Newsom said appointing someone who wants the seat full-time would be "unfair" to other Democratic candidates.
Lee responded she's concerned being appointed just to "check a box" is insulting to Black women who help Democrats win elections.

huffpost.com

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