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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLA TIMES: Sen. Feinstein called for 'patience' with Trump. Now she faces a liberal backlash
September 1, 2017
At a time when the Democratic base is more restive than it has been in decades, Sen. Dianne Feinstein ignited a firestorm earlier this week when she refused to back the impeachment of President Trump and instead called for patience over his presidency.
The statements provocative in Democratic circles and near-heretical in her hometown of San Francisco, where she made them reflected a moderation and pragmatism that have been hallmarks of Feinsteins career. But these qualities, after proving politically advantageous for decades, could become an albatross because of the states shifting demographics and political leanings as the 84-year-old decides whether to seek a sixth term.
Potential rivals are already circling.
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De León lashed out at Feinsteins remarks hours after she made them Tuesday at the Commonwealth Club, saying that women, children, people of color, immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community had little time for patience in the face of the presidents policies.
On Thursday, he reiterated his disappointment in the states senior senator.
It wasnt the proper tone or tenor, especially given the current state of politics at the national level, De León, who is termed out and rumored to be considering a Senate run, said in an interview with The Times. We dont owe Trump patience. We owe Californians resistance.
http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-feinstein-trump-comments-impeachment-20170901-story.html
cwydro
(51,308 posts)There's gotta be about 6 of them in the last few days.
leftstreet
(36,119 posts)Blue_Adept
(6,402 posts)You know people here pounced on it instantly and reposted it multiple times the first day it was out, never mind two days later.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)leftstreet
(36,119 posts)zentrum
(9,866 posts)...outrageous coming from a leadership Dem.
Expecting Rain
(811 posts)greeny2323
(590 posts)This is still relevant. I have wanted her out for years. In CA, we shouldn't have to settle for anything less than the most liberal of liberal Democrats. Republicans can't touch us there.
zentrum
(9,866 posts)...and support to her Democratic challenger.
"Patience" when the Dreamers live in daily terror? "Patience" when we feel threatened every minute about our ACA? "Patience" while Sessions militarizes the police? "Patience" while he dismantles the State Department and the EPA? I could go on and on...but it's already way too late!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)BeyondGeography
(39,395 posts)It's an emergency situation. "Patience" re. Trump shouldn't be part of any elected D's vocabulary. The backlash is both healthy and essential.
Autumn
(45,120 posts)Pretty good article. Thanks
Indeed the people are leading!
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)No matter what policies Trump pursues, short of nuclear war, Feinstein will not personally suffer. Her wealth and position insulate her from the consequences of Trump's policies. The millionaires in the Senate truly have no idea what life is like for the bottom 99.9% and this comment only reflects that.
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leftstreet
(36,119 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)lapucelle
(18,409 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)She is the most serf-serving Democratic politician in California. She and her husband have made millions on wars and disasters.
Her tolerance of Trump is just as self-serving
maveric
(16,448 posts)Time for her to go bye bye.