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In reply to the discussion: CA-SEN: Katie Porter announces her candidacy (For the record, I am undecided) [View all]SunSeeker
(53,183 posts)99. My first thought too. CA-47 was made much tougher with redistricting in 2022.
Katie had to fight hard to keep it. A lesser candidate would lose for sure. Sucks, because I live in CA-47 and really liked having Katie as my Representative.
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CA-SEN: Katie Porter announces her candidacy (For the record, I am undecided) [View all]
RandySF
Jan 2023
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Porter is a superstar and she barely prevailed over a very (very) poor Republican candidate
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#16
I worry about that, too, but hopefully it being a presidential election year will help.
deurbano
Jan 2023
#32
I just realized there is more potential to garner votes from UC Irvine students than is currently
deurbano
Jan 2023
#40
The student vote at UCI is certainly a source of potential pickups in CA-47.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#45
He was being much smarter about it than we were. Nothing was on the line in San Francisco.
deurbano
Jan 2023
#55
I like the idea of Katie Porter in the US Senate, but that will almost certainly come at the cost of
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#9
Yes, CA-47 is a new district. The odds of a Democrat winning this seat are slim.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#27
Porter was redistricted into an even redder district than her original one
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2023
#10
I doubt it. Running in the midterms in a newly drawn district is the worst case scenario.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#30
Works out for whom? For Porter likely. Not for Democrats in the House.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#33
That's the problem. Where will one find a candidate like Katie Porter out of the blue?
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#87
She ended her campaign with $8 million unspent balance in her campaign account
grantcart
Jan 2023
#46
Don't know but guessing that it was early on when her national fund raising was beginning
grantcart
Jan 2023
#94
My first thought too. CA-47 was made much tougher with redistricting in 2022.
SunSeeker
Jan 2023
#99
So far looks like Porter, Schiff, and Barbara Lee are considering runs.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#20
She had better retire. She's had a nice long career in the Senate. Time for new blood.
beaglelover
Jan 2023
#106
That's the sort of talk you aim at a very distinguished US Senator with a long record
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#115
As she has concluded without snipes from what's supposed to be a forum that supports Democrats.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#130
In order to run for the Senate, does a House member have to give up his/her seat?
TheRickles
Jan 2023
#35
Feinstein will be retiring. Everyone is aware. She has not yet announced her pending retirement,
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#57
Seems like if progressives announce a primary against an incumbent there's massive pushback
Arazi
Jan 2023
#44
Correct. I love Dianne Feinstein. She's earned my admiration and respect.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#74
You don't seem to grasp the idea that Dianne Feinstein will not be running in 2024.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jan 2023
#77
Maybe as a courtesy, but then again Feinstein would have resigned if she also believed in
themaguffin
Jan 2023
#90
We've got an incredible bunch of House members, & I can think of 4 or 5 right off the top of my head
Hekate
Jan 2023
#100
I know!!! How dare we suggest 90-somethings shouldn't continue to serve as Senators!!!
Sky Jewels
Jan 2023
#103
I live in California and I've been dreaming of this day for several years now
ZonkerHarris
Jan 2023
#104
I liked Porter a lot at first, especially because I really liked the high-power
Hortensis
Jan 2023
#127
I live in Ga. but I really like Katie & sent her campaign a donation tonight. I hope she wins too!
napi21
Jan 2023
#133
GOOD! She's a perfect choice to replace Feinstein. Its time for Dianne to retire.
oldsoftie
Jan 2023
#138