Reply #5: I would much rather put Feinstein up than Boxer...

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I want to keep Boxer in the Senate (or move her to pres or VP if possible in 2008) where she is far more effective at representing California's interests on the national scene.

If Feinstein were to drop out and run for governor it would potentially solve two issues. First, get the Dems back in control of the governorship and get Arny out and second, allow for a decent transition to a more effective Democratic senator in congress. Of course before this move is made, we need a "lock" candidate to run for senate here to take her place.

Also, getting a Dem in at governor, and hopefully a better senator to join Boxer would make it that much better for Boxer to be able to run for the white house in 2008 if the opportunity comes her way to do so (by allowing a Dem governor to appoint her replacement, and also have another effective senator to turn over leadership to as far as representing California's interests in the Senate then).

Still, if Angelides can win the governorship, or someone like him, I would like that immensely too. The main issue though is finding someone that can beat the Gropenator.