General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPoll on Barbara Boxer, Dianne Feinstein: Step aside
A University of Southern California/Los Angeles Times poll released over the weekend shows that most California voters surveyed think their two veteran Democratic senators, Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, should not run for re-election.
Beyond the expected big majority of Republicans feeling that way, Democratic voters were divided almost equally on the question.
Boxer, who turns 74 on Tuesday and is up for re-election in two years, and Feinstein, 81, whose term expires in 2018, have not said whether they will try to win new six-year terms. But they have dropped a few hints.
Feinstein is preparing to reintroduce sweeping legislation to expand protection of the California desert. Last week, she told a gathering of environmentalists that it would be "the final campaign" to see the bill through.
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Poll-on-Barbara-Boxer-Dianne-Feinstein-Step-5883364.php
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)... when I attended a hearing with her, Woolsey, and a few others discussing renewable energy research for offshore sites with Ken Salazar.
Maybe we need two replacements, one for certain.
Control-Z
(15,682 posts)Boxer, on the other hand, is one of the best we've got. We should hold onto her as long as possible.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)I think it's time for both of them to go. I think in Cali we can get someone equally as progressive as Boxer and hopefully someone a lot better than Feinstein.
LeftyMom
(49,212 posts)It's a safe bet that if one of them doesn't run for Senate it's because they're going to run for Governor when Jerry Brown's term ends.
RandySF
(58,911 posts)I'd rather send him to Washington and keep him out of the Governor's office.
Start the campaign.
RandySF
(58,911 posts)But he cannot run a lunch wagon.
Hell Hath No Fury
(16,327 posts)The further we can get Newsom away from CA the happier I will be. I really hate that slick fucker.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)I hope Barbs is my senator until her dying day. Feinstein is probably retiring and Kamala Harris is going to run for her seat. A little bird told me.
RandySF
(58,911 posts)She's a grandmother in good health. It's said that she wants to enjoy that time while she has it.
Which SHE are you referring to.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)You are really the worst Democrat to want her to.