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Posted 9/11/2023, 2:28:00 PM

Rep. Lee Criticizes Newsom's Plan to Appoint Black Woman as 'Caretaker' Senator

Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's plan to appoint a Black woman as "caretaker" for Sen. Feinstein's seat.
Lee says appointing a Black woman just to "check a box" is insulting and tokenistic.
Notes only 2 Black women have served as senators in history, perspective sorely needed.
Says if Newsom makes pledge, should appoint best person, not just a "participation trophy."
Argues Black women deserve real representation and "a seat at the table", not just temporary placement.

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Newsom Dismisses Abortion Limit Questions, Calls GOP Attacks 'Political BS'

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Newsom Urges Supreme Court to Review Ruling Limiting Cities' Ability to Clear Homeless Encampments

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Emails Reveal Longstanding Ties Between Hunter Biden and Gavin Newsom

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Gov. Newsom to appoint caretaker replacement for Sen. Feinstein's seat, pledges to choose a Black woman

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Gov. Newsom to Appoint Laphonza Butler as California's New Senator, Making Her Only Black Woman in Senate

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, the president of EMILY’s List, to fill the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat, making her the sole Black female senator serving in Congress and only the third in US history.

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Newsom to Debate DeSantis on Fox, Aims to Counter Misinformation Despite Critiquing Network

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News and other conservative media outlets, saying that Democrats need to combat the misinformation being promoted on these platforms.

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Newsom Appoints Pragmatic Labor Leader Laphonza Butler to Balance Competing Interests

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Newsom Vetoes Controversial Caste Bill Amid Praise and Disappointment

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the discriminatory and Hinduphobic Bill 'SB403', stating that the existing California law already prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics, including ancestry and caste, making the bill unnecessary.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 2:28:00 PM

Rep. Lee Criticizes Newsom's Plan to Appoint Black Woman as 'Caretaker' Senator

Rep. Barbara Lee criticizes Gov. Newsom's plan to appoint a Black woman as "caretaker" for Sen. Feinstein's seat.
Lee says appointing a Black woman just to "check a box" is insulting and tokenistic.
Notes only 2 Black women have served as senators in history, perspective sorely needed.
Says if Newsom makes pledge, should appoint best person, not just a "participation trophy."
Argues Black women deserve real representation and "a seat at the table", not just temporary placement.

mediaite.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Newsom Rules Out 2024 Bid Against Harris, Cites Longtime Friendship

California Governor Gavin Newsom firmly rejected the idea of running against Vice President Kamala Harris, stating that even if President Biden were to not run, Harris would be the natural choice.

9/10/2023

Newsom Defends Feinstein, Says He Won't Name Replacement Despite Health Concerns

California Gov. Gavin Newsom defends Sen. Dianne Feinstein and expresses no intention of appointing a replacement despite concerns about her health.

9/13/2023

Newsom Vows State Action Against Ruling Blocking S.F. Homeless Camp Sweeps

9/13/2023

Newsom Goes on Offense Against GOP, Praises Biden While Stumping for Midterms

9/20/2023

Newsom Dismisses Abortion Limit Questions, Calls GOP Attacks 'Political BS'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom refuses to endorse legal limits on abortion while dismissing claims that Democrats support late-term abortions as a "political canard."

9/22/2023

Newsom Slams Ramaswamy's 'Ignorant' Climate Claims, Defends California's Emissions Law

9/22/2023

Newsom Urges Supreme Court to Review Ruling Limiting Cities' Ability to Clear Homeless Encampments

9/26/2023

Emails Reveal Longstanding Ties Between Hunter Biden and Gavin Newsom

9/29/2023

Gov. Newsom to appoint caretaker replacement for Sen. Feinstein's seat, pledges to choose a Black woman

10/2/2023

Gov. Newsom to Appoint Laphonza Butler as California's New Senator, Making Her Only Black Woman in Senate

10/2/2023

Newsom to Debate DeSantis on Fox, Aims to Counter Misinformation Despite Critiquing Network

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Fox News and other conservative media outlets, saying that Democrats need to combat the misinformation being promoted on these platforms.

10/3/2023

Newsom Appoints Pragmatic Labor Leader Laphonza Butler to Balance Competing Interests

10/8/2023

Newsom Vetoes Controversial Caste Bill Amid Praise and Disappointment