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Seriously? The Choice of Laphonza Butler

October 3, 2023 6:55 amOctober 3, 2023 3:40 pm

The word of the day is “seriously.” That’s because soon-to-be-senator (sworn in today?) Laphonza Butler told The Los Angeles Times that until she received a call from Gavin Newsom late Saturday about filling Dianne Feinstein’s seat she was “unaware that...

Lawmakers Push For Senator-Designate Laphonza Butler To Stay Out Of 2024 Senate Race

October 2, 2023 6:56 pmOctober 2, 2023 6:58 pm

Californian lawmakers from both parties urged recently selected U.S. Senator Designate Laphonza Butler to not run for the Senate in 2024, saying that it is not fair to the other candidates in the race and that the remainder of Dianne...

Controversy Over Laphonza Butler Deepens as Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Replacement

October 2, 2023 11:47 amOctober 2, 2023 11:47 am

Funeral and Lying In State Services for recently deceased Senator Dianne Feinstein were announced on Monday amid growing concern that her interim replacement, Laphonza Butler, may not meet all the necessary requirements for office. Since Friday, California has seen a...

Laphonza Butler to Replace Feinstein

October 2, 2023 6:30 amOctober 2, 2023 6:30 am

Well, at least we got the initials right. Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newson tapped Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein’s senate seat. Butler, 45, is currently a resident of Maryland but plans to register to vote in California – where she...