Barbara Lee says she plans to run for Senate, sources say

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: CNN Politics

CNN — Rep. Barbara Lee of California told her colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus during a closed-door meeting Wednesday that she plans to run for the Senate, multiple sources told CNN.

This comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter of California announced a 2024 Senate bid, launching her campaign for Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat in what could be a crowded Democratic primary.

One source close to Lee told CNN she has no intention of announcing her run right now amid the storms in California, as well as out of respect for Feinstein, but she plans to run. Politico first reported Lee’s comments to the CBC at a closed-door meeting.

The 89-year-old Feinstein, a member of the Senate since 1992, has not yet made public her own plans for 2024. However, many Democrats believe she is likely to retire rather than seek a sixth full term. If Feinstein were to retire, it would likely set off a crowded scramble for the high-profile Senate seat in the country’s most populous state.

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/politics/barbara-lee-senate-run

[Lonestarblue]

1. Feinstein should have retired last time she ran and definitely should this time.

She was a great senator for years, but it’s time for some new blood. Adam Schiff may well throw his hat in the ring, too. I don’t know California rules, but I would hate to see a bunch of Democrats try for this seat and then not be in the House. They’re all really strong.

[BumRushDaShow]

2. As far as I can tell

California doesn't require someone to resign to run so technically any of those Reps. should be able to try to do both.

I do know that here in Philly, we had that situation where we literally had about 1/4 of our City Council resign to run for mayor (election this year) due to our local ordinance.

[SouthernDem4ever]

3. That was my thinking

They could make Diane go during the primaries - whether she resigns or not. I applaud her service, but there comes a time when you need to let someone in there that's not 30 years past retirement age.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Well there also needs to be a push to get Grassley out too

because he and Feinstein are only 3 months apart in age.