Rumor mill says Adam Schiff could resign from Congress to be A.G. of California

[Gil Bang 25,898]

I don't know how I feel about this.  I suppose it would be good for CA overall, and bad for the Congress overall.   

[kevwun 15,651]

On the plus side, it gives him a better shot at Governor and then President if things go well.

[UpperWestside 6,136]

If he takes that route and feels he can have a more direct and positive impact upon the people of California he should go for it. It would seem to be a political upgrade to be the attorney general of California. Sometimes people are just ready for a new challenge in life and congressmen and congresswomen are no exception to that. 

[StassneyHorn 6,540]

Major step up

[Francisco 2.0 32,341]

News actually broke on this yesterday:

 

https://www.axios.com/adam-schiff-gavin-newsom-ca-attorney-general-4618478f-5fb6-4676-be65-53095b05065c.html

 

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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.

 

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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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Under Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution, House vacancies are not filled by appointment — as in the Senate — only by election.

Driving the news: Once Becerra is confirmed, Newsom has the authority to name his replacement as attorney general.

It would mark the third high-profile appointment for Newsom, who tapped Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in the Senate, making him the state’s first Hispanic U.S. senato

 

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Newsom then filled Padilla's job with Shirley Weber, making her the state's first Black secretary of state.

The intrigue: Newsom, whose approval rating on the pandemic has plummeted to 31% and who faces a recall effort, has not publicly indicated who he is inclined to pick for the attorney general job, but lobbying campaigns across the state are heating up.

Other potential candidates are Rob Bonta, a member of the state Assembly, and Rick Chavez Zbur, director of Equality California, a LGBTQ advocacy group, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

“It’s pretty clear that there are advocates for their favorites," said Bill Carrick, a California political strategist. "But it’s not clear that that will have any influence on the one person who will make the decision: Gov. Gavin Newsom.”

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that Gov. Gavin Newsom's approval rating specifically on the pandemic has plummeted to 31%, and that he is facing a recall effort.

 

 

Edited February 4, 2021 by Francisco 2.0

[Mdhorn 5,911]

I’m selfish and want the winners to keep where they’re at, especially the smart ones. But if there was a time to do this, it’d be now.

[Js1 85,110]

Huge loss but he’s the kind of state AG we need to offset people like Paxton 

[Pescado_Rojo 19,331]

can he sue Paxton for being a greasy, one-eyed pig fucker? 

[NWBuck 8,547]

1 hour ago, Pescado_Rojo said:

can he sue Paxton for being a greasy, one-eyed pig fucker? 

"To the contrary, your honor.... my client swears the pig had both eyes when he started fucking it"

[gmr548 16,513]

I keep forgetting Feinstein is still a Senator. Fuck term limits, need age limits.

[Guest Lobo]

I know that cognitive and memory really start to drop off in the 80's an accelerated year-over-year basis.  But Feinstein is only 6 years older than Pelosi and nobody questions the Speaker's mental fortitude or physical endurance.  We need some kinda of "rule of 72" with the U.S. Congress.  If you finally get around to running at 70 years of age after you've made your fortune and had grandkids, I think that's fine and you shouldn't have to leave after just 10 years.  And if you wanna come out of the gate and get engaged and run at age 35 or 40, that's fine too but you can't stick around for 6 Senate terms or 15 House terms.  But some mix of years of age and years in office.  I don't know what the number would be.  Any thoughts?  

Anyway---I think this could be a smart move by Schiff.  He's a center-left guy that can really increase his profile statewide even more and go for something bigger by the end of the decade.  He looks younger and more energetic, but he's already 60 and needs to plan his next couple of chess moves right now.  I was really impressed with him during the first impeachment trial.  

[kevwun 15,651]

Would not have guessed that he was 60. He must be living right.

Edited February 5, 2021 by kevwun

[Gil Bang 25,898]

 

[washparkhorn 9,935]

14 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

 

Bonta is a fine choice. His work on criminal justice reform is impressive and necessary.  

[Foosters 17,733]

14 minutes ago, washparkhorn said:

Bonta is a fine choice. His work on criminal justice reform is impressive and necessary.  

Indeed. Schiff's record on criminal justice reform was abysmal.