Scoop: Schiff lobbying Newsom to be California's next AG

[brooklynite]

Axios

Rep. Adam Schiff is quietly lobbying Gov. Gavin Newsom and his allies to appoint him California’s next attorney general, according to people familiar with the matter.

Why it matters: If Newsom selects Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee and a confidant of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Democrats would lose a powerful party voice in the U.S. House and temporarily give up a seat in their slim 221-211 majority.

Nonetheless, Pelosi has given her approval to Schiff’s bid, a clear sign she thinks she can manage without him. according to people familiar with the matter. Spokespersons for Schiff and Pelosi declined comment.

The attorney general's job also would better position Schiff, a high-profile Democrat who led the Russia investigation into then-President Trump, to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, should the 87-year-old decide not to run for reelection in 2024.

[msfiddlestix]

1. I'm quite pleased

We have in California some pretty shady shite going on with certain political figures among other things who might be shaking in their booties if Schiff becomes California AG. Someone with his hands on particularly Intelligence can actually make use of as an AG.

Not naming names, but we all know who these creatures are.

The district that Schiff has been representing is quite diverse and shouldn't be a problem finding a qualified Dem to capture his seat.

I would very much like to see Schiff granted the California AG position before Newsom's next reelection or a most unfortunate recall occurs.