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April 12, 2023

Senator Dianne Feinstein's Absence Draws Criticism and Calls for Resignation from Fellow Democrats

Senator Dianne Feinstein's Absence Draws Criticism and Calls for Resignation from Fellow Democrats
Alexander Whitford
Alexander Whitford

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) has recently faced criticism from fellow Democrats regarding her absence during several key moments in the Senate. This has led to a growing number of voices within the party calling for her resignation.

Jon Lovett, a former Obama staffer and co-host of the popular podcast "Pod Save America," is among those who have suggested that it might be time for Senator Feinstein to step down from her position. In a recent episode, Lovett expressed his concerns about the senator's performance and argued that other people should be encouraging her to resign as well.

Feinstein's absence has also been highlighted by far-left publication Jezebel, with writer Kylie Cheung insisting in her subheadline that the senator "needs to resign right now." According to Cheung, allowing someone like Feinstein—who appears increasingly disengaged—to remain in office could potentially harm both California constituents' interests as well as broader policy goals pursued by Democrats at large.

As one of California’s long-serving senators since 1992, Dianne Feinstein holds significant power within both chambers of Congress – particularly due to seniority-based committee assignments such as Judiciary Committee ranking member until January 2021 when she stepped down following criticisms over handling Supreme Court Justice nomination hearings.

Not all members within the Democratic Party share these sentiments; some argue against pushing out senior figures like Sen. Feinstein solely based on age or perceived lack of engagement without considering their overall contributions throughout years spent serving public interests.

One such voice is Susan Williams Gifford (D-AZ), who expressed her concerns about potential ageism in the criticism against Feinstein.

Despite these differing views within the party, it remains to be seen whether Senator Dianne Feinstein will choose to resign or continue serving as a representative of California in Congress.