>

She was a hardcore Republican in the mid 90’s during the GW Bush era then “switched” parties. 
She along with Bloomberg, Pelosi, and Biden basically sabotaged Bernie’s presidential campaign. She’s basically a right-winger with a disdain for bankers. 
I wouldn’t call her “left wing”. She’s just another establishment Democrat.
This is huge. Not even waiting for Diane Feinstein to say she won't run for reelection. >


Not even waiting for Diane Feinstein to say she won't run for reelection.

Feinstein hasn't left anybody a choice.  People have tried as many polite, supportive and respectful ways as possible to say she needs to retire but at some point the party has to move on.
What are they supposed to do, let her die in office? >

Get her next of kin power of attorney and have them decide she's not running. It shouldn't be hard. Feinstein isn't cogent anymore. >

What does power of attorney have to do with running or not running? >

You’re legally not competent enough to petition to run. >

Legal competence isn’t a qualification for office. >

It quite literally takes away a person’s legal agency. They legally can’t decide legal matters. >

Still gets trumped by the constitution. Governor could appoint someone in a coma and so long as they meet the constitutional requirements to be a senator >

Just need to find a judge in a coma to agree with that argument. >

Elizabeth Warren is Katie Porter’s mentor and the namesake of her daughter. That said, to the White House with her >

Porters mentality and process should be the standard for both parties.
I'd have a ton more respect for a conservative bringing a whiteboard to discuss real numbers.
The "floor charts" they do now are childish bullshit with things like "Taxasouraus Rex" or "deficit dragon" 
Weird monster reptilian vibe BTW.... >

Yeah just really concerned about her allegations of racism and abusive workplace behavior. >

What concerns of racism? Sounds planted To me >

Good for her, Bernie should be next
That segment on The View yesterday was so fucking terrible, they already have their knives out for her >

Corporate America will stop at NOTHING to keep Porter out of the Senate. >

Regarding corporate greed and how much we need someone like Katie Porter. Sauce from Katie Porter, in case people need to see some proof. >

She's amazing. Senate 2024, White House 2028. >

The White House is the absolute last place for Porter for now.  President is term limited and zero power to write laws or confirm appointments.   This country needs people like Porter to serve in congress for decades as that is where they can do the most good. >

8 years of a truly great president are worth them leaving other public offices.  During that time she can reshape the party and support and mentor the future Katie Porters. >

If she becomes senator then immediately runs for president that seems more like power hungry than wanting to serve.  Do you think a couple of years in the house and not even a full term in the senate is a good role model for the future Katie Porters out there? >

This has little to do with your previous statement or my reply, but 4 years in the Senate before becoming president while still in his prime is also exactly the timeline of President Obama. >

I know.  I also feel that Obama would have done more for the country if he had continued to serve in the US Senate.  Most of the damage to this country over the past 20+ years has come from the US Senate.  The battle being waged by republicans against democracy requires people who are going to stick around to fight.  It takes time for someone to get good at legislating and develop tribal knowledge of how laws are made.  We desperately need competent orators committed to justice, democracy, and moving this country forward in the US senate.  Warren and Sanders are not going to be there forever. >

Katie Porter for Senate. Then Katie Porter for POTUS. >

1000000 times yes! >

I think she will succeed. She may have a primary against Barbara Lee and Adam Schiff. But has Feinstein reacted to Porter’s announcement? I read that Porter has not discussed it with her.
Edit: Thanks for the upvotes! I wanted to add that this is a shrewd move on her part, and shows her level of engagement and prescience. >

From apnews...
“Everyone is of course welcome to throw their hat in the ring, and I will make an announcement concerning my plans for 2024 at the appropriate time,” Feinstein, who won her sixth election in 2018 said in a statement Tuesday. She added that she is currently “focused on ensuring California has all the resources it needs” to deal with deadly storms hitting the state. >

A statement her staff wrote for her because she barely even knows she's a Senator some days... >

I felt sad and embarrassed for her during the ACB hearings. I don't think that she even knew that they were going on, even though she was on the judiciary committee. >

That’s how I felt about Trump when he was on Fox, out of his mind on Covid medication. Just without the sad part. >

This policy wonk caucus. Love to see it. >

Katie Porter is the best candidate to get legislation on paper that actually helps people. It's awesome to have Warren endorse her. Unfortunately, I'm thinking the democratic party will continue to push their young blood candidates like Diane Feinstein. >

😂 With QE2 passing the torch at long last I'm hopeful our government officials will do the same as it is well past time for a generational shift. Honestly it's time for Gen X to pass the torch to Millennials but first Gen x has to acquire the leadership roles. Finally it's happening in the House. >

As of Tuesday, the average age in the Senate is 63.9 years. In the House, it’s 57.5 years. >

Average age.  Yeah that is pathetic. >

I think she has great argumentative skills that would benefit the country more if she was a senator or supreme court justice. We can always get a nice run of the mill democrat president to vote on bills, but we need Katie to turn the argument tides before a bill reaches the president. >

We desperately need someone with some face recognition running for president on the Democrats side. Or else we’re stuck with the likes of Kamala Harris and Buttigieg. 
There is literally nobody on the Democrat side who can win elections for President right now. >

Newsome also plans to become president >

I will be voting for Porter. The problem is how do I convince my family and friends who are casual voters to vote for Porter. A ton of casual Democratic voters will still vote for Feinstein because she has a D next to her name and she's a household name and has been on the ballot for decades. >

wow thats a pretty intense pic of Warren >

Not surprise since Warren was her professor at Harvard. If Schiff decides to run, it will be hard for me to pick between him or Porter in the primary. >

I don’t envy you at all. It will be a phenomenal race tho. >

How does a corpse of Feinstein still have any support? >

This is pretty awesome. Good to see this progress for Katie Porter. >

If only men would allow women to lead: we would have Liz and Katie as President and VP. The world may just be a better place for that. >

Katie would have never been VP. Cabinet maybe. >

Maybe she will.
Curious- why use the word never? >

Never in past tense. It's a weird sentence structure, with vacillating tenses. At the time she had about a year of experience in office. Not nearly enough for her to be of use or fit at that time. Also, presidents typically use VPs to fill a gap in their own resume/identity or even ideology:  Biden-Harris; Obama-Biden; Mccain-Palin - even Trump-Pence. 
It's why it isn't likely - they are too alike and appeal to the same demographic and do not balance each other out except for age. 
It's also why Bernie-Warren was never viable even if they wanted it. 
An explicitly progressive candidate will most likely (feel like they) need to balance the ticket with a moderate. Also, most progressive candidates focus primarily on domestic issues, and so they might feel like they need to have someone with foreign policy experience...
Anyways, for a number of reasons, it's extremely unlikely to have both on the same ticket. You need contrast, not matching >

a lot of good progressives to choose from and Porter would be at near the top of the list. As long as Diane is gone and Schiff is kicked to the curb then I'm happy. >

We can do this; canvass, contribute, support, volunteer, and donate! >

And my axe >

All those people bitching about bernie being to old to run for president but support 90 y/o Feinstein 🤡🤡🤡 >

Only .0056% though. >

why did they choose a low angle top down light photo of Warren? What lousy journalism. Are they trying to make her come off like Thanos? >

I think she somehow actually looks a little bit like Lindsey Graham in that photo. >

If she is already in the House, why would she want to be in the Senate? (Canadian here, not always understanding the nuances of the US political system) >

Senate is far more prestigious and a better launching pad for higher office. Additionally, her House district was redrawn so she’s not likely to win more elections there. >

She is very visible and engaging. Even I know her whiteboard work >

Warren. The “Native American” who lost her own state in the Democrat Presidential Primary hahaha >

Lol downvoted and no rebuttal >

We need a Children of the Corn situation for politicians who reach a certain age. >

Feinstein is 89. Play your cards right and she will endorse Porter while still running again. Not like she knows what the hell is going on anymore anyway. >

Did I hear right that Great-Grandpa Grassley endorsed Diane Frankenstein >

This bad-a squint pic of Senator Warren is making my day. >

So the staffs of Feinstein and porter and then the principals will get together and work out a respectful transition.  It doesn't have to be complicated. If Gavin Newsom needs to get involved, that might be a good idea.  Maybe Barbara Lee can get involved.  She is awesome.  Maxine Walters, adam Schiff,  et al. >

i’d vote for her. she kicks ass. >

Warren/Porter 2024
Dream it! >

Porter will without a doubt get Bernie's endorsement as well. >

No thanks on Porter. Let's get someone who will be nationally relevant like Feinstein was for decades. >

That is true.  But there is question about her mental cognition.  Retirement age of govt. employees is 65.  This positions are of the highest levels of government employment.
Clarification:  The question of mental cognition is in reference to Diane Feinstein. >

Native American voting block is very important in politics. Thankfully Porter was able to secure the voting block through Warren’s deep Native American heritage >

Pretty cold blooded. Did my endorsement mean nothing to you Katie? Sure, Elizabeth Warren is a well-known name but I can burp the pledge of allegiance which is going to be a huge hit at you inauguration ceremony. >

An endorsement from a Republican? Better than nothing I guess. >

In what way do you think Warren is a Republican 😂 >

She was a hardcore Republican in the mid 90’s during the GW Bush era then “switched” parties. 
She along with Bloomberg, Pelosi, and Biden basically sabotaged Bernie’s presidential campaign. She’s basically a right-winger with a disdain for bankers. 
I wouldn’t call her “left wing”. She’s just another establishment Democrat. >


She along with Bloomberg, Pelosi, and Biden basically sabotaged Bernie’s presidential campaign. She’s basically a right-winger with a disdain for bankers.

I'll concede that point. I don't like Sanders' policies, but no one can argue what the Democratic Party did to him wasn't bullshit. >

Rich people hire tax experts to shield them from the IRS, it’s low income people that get the brunt of it. Katie Porter knows this but keep in mind she is a regular lying politician who voted against workers to break a railroad strike & is a war pig. >

This is huge. Not even waiting for Diane Feinstein to say she won't run for reelection. >


Not even waiting for Diane Feinstein to say she won't run for reelection.

Feinstein hasn't left anybody a choice.  People have tried as many polite, supportive and respectful ways as possible to say she needs to retire but at some point the party has to move on.
What are they supposed to do, let her die in office? >

Get her next of kin power of attorney and have them decide she's not running. It shouldn't be hard. Feinstein isn't cogent anymore. >

What does power of attorney have to do with running or not running? >

You’re legally not competent enough to petition to run. >

Legal competence isn’t a qualification for office. >

It quite literally takes away a person’s legal agency. They legally can’t decide legal matters. >

Still gets trumped by the constitution. Governor could appoint someone in a coma and so long as they meet the constitutional requirements to be a senator >

Just need to find a judge in a coma to agree with that argument. >

Elizabeth Warren is Katie Porter’s mentor and the namesake of her daughter. That said, to the White House with her >

Porters mentality and process should be the standard for both parties.
I'd have a ton more respect for a conservative bringing a whiteboard to discuss real numbers.
The "floor charts" they do now are childish bullshit with things like "Taxasouraus Rex" or "deficit dragon" 
Weird monster reptilian vibe BTW.... >

Yeah just really concerned about her allegations of racism and abusive workplace behavior. >

What concerns of racism? Sounds planted To me >

Good for her, Bernie should be next
That segment on The View yesterday was so fucking terrible, they already have their knives out for her >

Corporate America will stop at NOTHING to keep Porter out of the Senate. >

Regarding corporate greed and how much we need someone like Katie Porter. Sauce from Katie Porter, in case people need to see some proof. >

She's amazing. Senate 2024, White House 2028. >

The White House is the absolute last place for Porter for now.  President is term limited and zero power to write laws or confirm appointments.   This country needs people like Porter to serve in congress for decades as that is where they can do the most good. >

8 years of a truly great president are worth them leaving other public offices.  During that time she can reshape the party and support and mentor the future Katie Porters. >

If she becomes senator then immediately runs for president that seems more like power hungry than wanting to serve.  Do you think a couple of years in the house and not even a full term in the senate is a good role model for the future Katie Porters out there? >

This has little to do with your previous statement or my reply, but 4 years in the Senate before becoming president while still in his prime is also exactly the timeline of President Obama. >

I know.  I also feel that Obama would have done more for the country if he had continued to serve in the US Senate.  Most of the damage to this country over the past 20+ years has come from the US Senate.  The battle being waged by republicans against democracy requires people who are going to stick around to fight.  It takes time for someone to get good at legislating and develop tribal knowledge of how laws are made.  We desperately need competent orators committed to justice, democracy, and moving this country forward in the US senate.  Warren and Sanders are not going to be there forever. >

Katie Porter for Senate. Then Katie Porter for POTUS. >

1000000 times yes! >

I think she will succeed. She may have a primary against Barbara Lee and Adam Schiff. But has Feinstein reacted to Porter’s announcement? I read that Porter has not discussed it with her.
Edit: Thanks for the upvotes! I wanted to add that this is a shrewd move on her part, and shows her level of engagement and prescience. >

From apnews...
“Everyone is of course welcome to throw their hat in the ring, and I will make an announcement concerning my plans for 2024 at the appropriate time,” Feinstein, who won her sixth election in 2018 said in a statement Tuesday. She added that she is currently “focused on ensuring California has all the resources it needs” to deal with deadly storms hitting the state. >

A statement her staff wrote for her because she barely even knows she's a Senator some days... >

I felt sad and embarrassed for her during the ACB hearings. I don't think that she even knew that they were going on, even though she was on the judiciary committee. >

That’s how I felt about Trump when he was on Fox, out of his mind on Covid medication. Just without the sad part. >

This policy wonk caucus. Love to see it. >

Katie Porter is the best candidate to get legislation on paper that actually helps people. It's awesome to have Warren endorse her. Unfortunately, I'm thinking the democratic party will continue to push their young blood candidates like Diane Feinstein. >

😂 With QE2 passing the torch at long last I'm hopeful our government officials will do the same as it is well past time for a generational shift. Honestly it's time for Gen X to pass the torch to Millennials but first Gen x has to acquire the leadership roles. Finally it's happening in the House. >

As of Tuesday, the average age in the Senate is 63.9 years. In the House, it’s 57.5 years. >

Average age.  Yeah that is pathetic. >

I think she has great argumentative skills that would benefit the country more if she was a senator or supreme court justice. We can always get a nice run of the mill democrat president to vote on bills, but we need Katie to turn the argument tides before a bill reaches the president. >

We desperately need someone with some face recognition running for president on the Democrats side. Or else we’re stuck with the likes of Kamala Harris and Buttigieg. 
There is literally nobody on the Democrat side who can win elections for President right now. >

Newsome also plans to become president >

I will be voting for Porter. The problem is how do I convince my family and friends who are casual voters to vote for Porter. A ton of casual Democratic voters will still vote for Feinstein because she has a D next to her name and she's a household name and has been on the ballot for decades. >

wow thats a pretty intense pic of Warren >

Not surprise since Warren was her professor at Harvard. If Schiff decides to run, it will be hard for me to pick between him or Porter in the primary. >

I don’t envy you at all. It will be a phenomenal race tho. >

How does a corpse of Feinstein still have any support? >

This is pretty awesome. Good to see this progress for Katie Porter. >

If only men would allow women to lead: we would have Liz and Katie as President and VP. The world may just be a better place for that. >

Katie would have never been VP. Cabinet maybe. >

Maybe she will.
Curious- why use the word never? >

Never in past tense. It's a weird sentence structure, with vacillating tenses. At the time she had about a year of experience in office. Not nearly enough for her to be of use or fit at that time. Also, presidents typically use VPs to fill a gap in their own resume/identity or even ideology:  Biden-Harris; Obama-Biden; Mccain-Palin - even Trump-Pence. 
It's why it isn't likely - they are too alike and appeal to the same demographic and do not balance each other out except for age. 
It's also why Bernie-Warren was never viable even if they wanted it. 
An explicitly progressive candidate will most likely (feel like they) need to balance the ticket with a moderate. Also, most progressive candidates focus primarily on domestic issues, and so they might feel like they need to have someone with foreign policy experience...
Anyways, for a number of reasons, it's extremely unlikely to have both on the same ticket. You need contrast, not matching >

a lot of good progressives to choose from and Porter would be at near the top of the list. As long as Diane is gone and Schiff is kicked to the curb then I'm happy. >

We can do this; canvass, contribute, support, volunteer, and donate! >

And my axe >

All those people bitching about bernie being to old to run for president but support 90 y/o Feinstein 🤡🤡🤡 >

Only .0056% though. >

why did they choose a low angle top down light photo of Warren? What lousy journalism. Are they trying to make her come off like Thanos? >

I think she somehow actually looks a little bit like Lindsey Graham in that photo. >

If she is already in the House, why would she want to be in the Senate? (Canadian here, not always understanding the nuances of the US political system) >

Senate is far more prestigious and a better launching pad for higher office. Additionally, her House district was redrawn so she’s not likely to win more elections there. >

She is very visible and engaging. Even I know her whiteboard work >

Warren. The “Native American” who lost her own state in the Democrat Presidential Primary hahaha >

Lol downvoted and no rebuttal >

We need a Children of the Corn situation for politicians who reach a certain age. >

Feinstein is 89. Play your cards right and she will endorse Porter while still running again. Not like she knows what the hell is going on anymore anyway. >

Did I hear right that Great-Grandpa Grassley endorsed Diane Frankenstein >

This bad-a squint pic of Senator Warren is making my day. >

So the staffs of Feinstein and porter and then the principals will get together and work out a respectful transition.  It doesn't have to be complicated. If Gavin Newsom needs to get involved, that might be a good idea.  Maybe Barbara Lee can get involved.  She is awesome.  Maxine Walters, adam Schiff,  et al. >

i’d vote for her. she kicks ass. >

Warren/Porter 2024
Dream it! >

Porter will without a doubt get Bernie's endorsement as well. >

No thanks on Porter. Let's get someone who will be nationally relevant like Feinstein was for decades. >

That is true.  But there is question about her mental cognition.  Retirement age of govt. employees is 65.  This positions are of the highest levels of government employment.
Clarification:  The question of mental cognition is in reference to Diane Feinstein. >

Native American voting block is very important in politics. Thankfully Porter was able to secure the voting block through Warren’s deep Native American heritage >

Pretty cold blooded. Did my endorsement mean nothing to you Katie? Sure, Elizabeth Warren is a well-known name but I can burp the pledge of allegiance which is going to be a huge hit at you inauguration ceremony. >

An endorsement from a Republican? Better than nothing I guess. >

In what way do you think Warren is a Republican 😂