Posted on 04/13/2023 1:13:56 AM PDT by Libloather
Democrats are beginning to turn on one of their own as calls for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to resign from the Senate are starting to grow from within the party's ranks.
Two House Democrats took to Twitter Wednesday to express their wishes for Feinstein to resign, alluding to concerns over her health and ability to perform her duties as a senator, despite the fact she announced her intention not to run for re-election earlier this year.
"It’s time for [Feinstein] to resign. We need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty," Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., wrote. "While she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people."
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., wrote that he agreed with Khanna, and called on others to speak out as well.
"Senator Feinstein is a remarkable American whose contributions to our country are immeasurable. But I believe it’s now a dereliction of duty to remain in the Senate and a dereliction of duty for those who agree to remain quiet," he wrote.
**SNIP**
"I intend to return as soon as possible once my medical team advises that it’s safe for me to travel. In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco," she said.
"I understand that my absence could delay the important work of the Judiciary Committee, so I’ve asked Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until I’m able to resume my committee work," she added.
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Cannot have a temporary replacement
Democrats are racists
I’m sure Gavin Newsom could easily find a insanely liberal transgender in California to nominate for her term
They meant by occupying the chair on the judicial committee, not resigning from the Senate. I would argue that even six years ago...her age was a problem and she should have resigned at that point.
It’s for a committee slot. On another note, Schumer needs to tell the house representatives to mind their own business. I like that Feinstein is out. No judges.
Biden is talking about chickens, Fetterman is unable to string along 5 minutes of communication and they are talking about Feinstein…. Well she is the devil we know. Something must be wrong in SF after pelosi.
If only the GOP would say the same about McConnell
Raw: Rep. Nancy Pelosi questions whether calls for Feinstein to resign are sexist
The hypocrisy in this statement is so rank that it stinks. Democrats are only loyal to party and the individuals in it, no matter how corrupt. They never consider the country's best interests.
Considering all the good work Dianne Feinstein has done for the Democrat party, and for Democrats individually, I think Dianne Feinstein has the right to be a Democrat Senator the rest of her life, is that’s what she wants.
To deny her that would once again betray the Democrats as ungrateful to those who’ve worked so hard for them, and anti-woman as well.
Dittos, dump the Turtle.
I wonder how long she’s been dead?
She’ not dead. She just smells that way.
On a committee?
What does she smell like? Depends.
“Two House Democrats took to Twitter Wednesday to express their wishes for Feinstein to resign...”
Better yet, croak already.
They meant both. Schumer wants to replace her on Judicial now, and they're calling for her to resign from the Senate. From the article:
A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement on the matter Wednesday night.
"Per Sen. Feinstein’s wishes, Majority Leader Schumer will ask the Senate next week to allow another Democratic Senator to temporarily serve on the Judiciary Committee," it said.
Earlier this week, a former Obama administration staffer, Jon Lovett, also called on Feinstein to resign, arguing she "should no longer be in the Senate" because of her health problems, and noting her absence was holding up President Biden's judicial nominations.
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