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The race for the California Senate in 2024 is a bit of a mystery. Many House Democrats, such as Porter and Schiff, have already declared their intention to run, even before the incumbent, Senator Diane Feinstein, announced that she would not be seeking re-election. Also, considering that she's 89 years old and has reportedly started to show signs of dementia, it's not surprising that other Democrats are starting to act now.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California announced on Thursday that she is supporting Congressman Adam Schiff if Senator Diane Feinstein decides not to run for re-election.
In a statement released to San Francisco's Chronicle, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that she would support Senator Diane Feinstein if she decides to run for re-election. However, she also stated that she would back Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, if he decides to run. Schiff has been focused on strengthening democracy and building an economy that serves everyone.
Although he was previously allowed by Pelosi to serve as the chairman and vice-chairperson of the House Committee on Intelligence, Kevin McCarthy, the successor of Pelosi as the speaker, officially removed him from the panel last week.
“Congressman Adam Schiff has been an excellent member of the House and is a strong advocate for California,” Pelosi said in a statement.
:She went on to say that she supported him in his run for office in 2000, and she has known his commitment to making the American Dream a reality for everyone. As a result, she praised his strength and integrity. Since becoming a member of Congress, Adam has been asked to lead the fight against extremist groups. He has responded with courage and determination."
As the leader of the House Democrats, she has been continuously attacking Republicans. In addition to being the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, she also named Adam to be the lead manager of the second impeachment effort against President Donald Trump.
In his campaign video released last week, Schiff talked about the threat that Trump and his supporters pose to the country. He also used the term "MAGA extremists" and referred to Trump as a threat that still exists. However, just a day after he announced his intention to run for re-election, he was hit with an ethics complaint after he used footage from his Senate testimony during the impeachment trial.
In a statement released by the Chronicle, Congressman Adam Schiff praised Pelosi. He also stated that he was honored to receive the support of the House speaker. She has been a great mentor and friend, and she is deeply aware of the challenges that face our democracy.
Given the complete endorsement of Pelosi for the incumbent senator, it would be great if Diane Feinstein decides not to seek re-election.
The Chronicle noted that Pelosi's support for Congressman Adam Schiff was the strongest indication yet that Senator Diane Feinstein would not seek re-election in 2024. She stated last December that she was not retiring and that she planned on finishing her current term.
In addition, according to the Chronicle's report, Congressman Adam Schiff stated that he had the blessing of Senator Diane Feinstein to run for office.
Following Pelosi's statement, the term "Feinstein" became trending on social media.
The preceding is a summary of an article that originally appeared on Town Hall.
