Heidi Li FeldmanOct 2, 2023

Politico is reporting that #GavinNewsom has chosen #LaphonzaButler to fill #DianeFeinstein Senate seat. Butler has a wide range of professional experience. Very interesting choice.

Here’s a brief professional bio. https://www.newleaderscouncil.org/team-member/laphonza-butler/

Laphonza Butler - New Leaders Council

NLC develops, connects, and uplifts inclusive, cross-sector leaders who transform our country through social and political change rooted in equity.

New Leaders Council
Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanOct 2, 2023
The Politico reporting is here. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/10/01/newsom-senate-pick-butler-00119360
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as Feinstein replacement

California’s governor chose a labor leader turned power player to serve in the Senate, and an adviser told POLITICO there were no preconditions about whether she could run in 2024.

POLITICO
Show threadHeidi Li Feldman
And now the Washington Post is also reporting that #Newsom has chosen #LaphonzaButler to fill #Feinstein seat. Gift access at https://wapo.st/3ryk9UG
Newsom set to name Emily’s List leader to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat

Three other Democrats from the House are vying to permanently fill Feinstein’s seat in November 2024.

The Washington Post
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Show threadErin ConroyOct 2, 2023
@heidilifeldman
Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanOct 2, 2023
@chargrille See this LA Times story, at the end of which Rick Hasen explains that she is permitted to change her residency to accept the appointment. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-10-01/newsom-taps-laphonza-butlerfor-feinstein-senate-seat
Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein's Senate seat

Butler is a Democratic strategist who rose to prominence in the labor movement and previously was an advisor to Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

Los Angeles Times
Show threadErin ConroyOct 2, 2023

@heidilifeldman

Yes. It is technically legal. I don't think that makes it any better.

Show threadCoach Pāṇini ®Oct 2, 2023
@chargrille @heidilifeldman
Maybe she herself knows it’s not a long-term thing.
Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanOct 2, 2023
@chargrille Given Butler’s long residencies in California and her history of political involvement there, I’m not bothered. I believe she moved to Maryland to take up her job as head of Emily’s List, just a few years ago. I don’t think she is out of touch with the people and issues of California.
Show threadErin ConroyOct 2, 2023

@heidilifeldman

I'm more bothered by her working as a lobbyist/political consultant for Uber & Airbnb.

Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanOct 2, 2023
@chargrille If Butler decides to run for the seat, a wild primary is going to be wilder.
Show threadjljacobsonOct 2, 2023
@heidilifeldman It's a complete slap in the face to Barbara Lee.
Show threadLegalQuiltsOct 2, 2023
@chargrille @heidilifeldman Agreed. The Dems can't complain about Josh Hawley living in VA (he uses his sister's Missouri address) then appoint someone who doesn't even pretend to live in the state.
Show threadJoe Hill 🇵🇸🇺🇦Oct 2, 2023
@heidilifeldman Next up: #MoscowMitch refuses to confirm her to the judiciary committee because #BlackLesbian.