Posted on 02/03/2021 6:19:38 AM PST by Magnatron
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.
The AG's job is being vacated by Xavier Becerra, who President Biden has nominated to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services.
The big picture: While Schiff represents California’s Los Angeles-based 28th District, a safe seat for Democrats, it would take roughly six months for a special election to select his successor.
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Newsom is going to be recalled I guess it doesn’t matter anyway
The Russians are really pushing for this to happen.
If Pelosi and Newsom approve, the Chinese probably do, too. Must be something in it for them.
Schifty Schiff looking to pick up Cali AG then maybe Feinstein’s seat?
Is Schiff hoping he can shut down any further Ed Buck investigations before things get too hot for him?
He wants to be Governor
These:
And these:
Which one is Schiff?
Eye wash:
Yes, Feinstein Is right up there with Biden on the senility scale...
But, couldn’t Newson simply appoint Shiffty if DiFi steps down...?
This could be great:
(1) Schiff resigns from Congress
(2) Newsome appoints him Atty General.
(3) Newsome gets recalled
(4) New governor comes in.
(5) New guv brings in new AG. Schiff out of a job.
(6) Whole world is happy... Schiff is gone from politics. Party begins...
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