Pelosi Endorses Schiff For Senate — With One Caveat

Nancy Pelosi (D.CA) was the former House Speaker. She endorsed Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), decides not to run for re-election in 2020.

The long-serving Democratic leader chose Schiff to replace Rep. Katie Porter (D–CA). Who announced a Senate campaign last week, and Rep. Barbara Lee of the Democratic-California (D-CA), widely expected to join in the race.

If Feinstein decides not to run, “I will be supporting House Intelligence Committee chair Adam Schiff, who knows well the nexus between a strong democracy and a strong economy,” Pelosi made the statement in a statement on Thursday. “In his service in the House, he has focused on strengthening our democracy with justice and on building an economy that works for all.”

Local media ahref=”https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/pelosi-adam-schiff-senate-17758147.php”>described The development of “the strongest sign yet that Feinstein will not seek re-election.”

In his own statementSchiff claimed that he is “honored to have earned” Pelosi’s support. After Pelosi had made her position clear, he said that 20 former and current members of the California delegation endorsed his campaign to be Senator.

Schiff, whose district also includes Los Angeles County. His campaign was announced for Senate two days after Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) He was removed from the House Intelligence Committee over repeated lying accusations. Schiff called it the move “petty, political payback” His participation in the investigation into former President Donald Trump.

Pelosi claimed that the United States was at a “crossroads” Leading up to the 2024 elections, Democrats were cast as the defenders democracy and freedom, while Republicans were portrayed as beholden to special interest groups.

“Ever since I supported Adam in his race for Congress in 2000, I have known his commitment to putting the American Dream in place for everyone,” Pelosi stated in her first statement Given to the San Francisco Chronicle. “Coming from a family of immigrants, Adam has dedicated his life to public service. Every time I have asked Adam to take on the tough fight against extremist forces, he has responded with integrity, strength and success.”

Feinstein has not yet indicated whether she will run for another term. Bloomberg News spoke with her She shared her plans late last month. “in the spring sometime.”

At the age of 89, Feinstein is the Senate’s oldest member, and in recent years her colleagues have raised Concerns about her mental health. She has under $10,000 in her campaign account and raised less than $600 over the last three-months. The Hill reported Wednesday.

Pelosi called Feinstein an “analist” in her statement. “iconic” Senator with a “remarkable legislative record.” Feinstein “has my whole-hearted support” Pelosi said that she would run for reelection if she did.

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