Katie Porter Says Black Woman Should Replace Dianne Feinstein – But She’s Still Running

Katie Porter, a California congresswoman and Democrat, stated this week that a woman of color should fill the U.S. Senate spot she is running for.

The following is an Interview with NBCPorter asked Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.), to keep his promise to appoint a black woman to fill Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s (D.) seat, if the 89-year-old senator steps down. But the caucasian Democrat took care to note that she is qualified to fill Feinstein’s seat, because she has a track record fighting for black people.

“I have a track record for fighting for the very kinds of issues that make a difference in the lives of Black Americans and Black communities,” She spoke to NBC. “Black Americans do not get people helping them with issues like health care, with housing, with being cheated by scam artists, and those are some of the fights I’ve taken on.”

Porter’s comments could soon put her in a bind. The widely anticipated announcement by Barbara Lee (D.), Oakland representative is that she will make her own. bid, Porter would face a prominent African woman for the Senate seat.

California senators hold their seats for decades. Senator Feinstein has been in office for 30 years while ex-Senator Barbara Boxer has been in office for 24. Porter, 49 years old, could prevent a black woman holding state-wide office for many years if she wins in 2024.

Feinstein has not made any move to resign and has not yet confirmed that she will be running for the 2024 election. Others in California are supporting a white male candidate, and Feinstein has not yet made a move to resign. Nancy Pelosi, former House speaker, said that she would support Rep. Adam Schiff (D. Calif.), who is also running to fill the seat if Feinstein decides to retire.

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