January 1, The Pelosi-Feinstein Power Play – A Chess Match for California’s Senate Seat

Friends, welcome to the chessboard of California politics, where pawns and knights are masked as politicians. You’ve got to see through the smoke to understand the game. The spotlight today falls on former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her strategic orchestration to place her knight, Rep. Adam Schiff, into the Senate.

Politico is reporting that a member of the Pelosi family is helping prop up Feinstein because doing so would help Adam Schiff's chances of replacing her over Barbara Lee. pic.twitter.com/msI84BxLoz

— jordan (@JordanUhl) May 18, 2023

Now, it’s all about timing. The clock on Sen. Dianne Feinstein is ticking. She’s been battling shingles, but thanks to Pelosi’s oldest daughter, Nancy Corinne Prowda, Feinstein continues to serve. The question is, why? Why does Pelosi want Feinstein to hold onto her Senate seat with such tenacity?

Pelosi's secret campaign to aid Feinstein and get Schiff into the Senate | Washington Examiner https://t.co/2ONlqml9IA

— Cassis (@cassisnouveau) May 18, 2023

Here’s a little insight for you folks: in the race for the next senator, a few of the horses have already left the starting gate. Pelosi’s favorite, Schiff, is one of them. So, if Feinstein stays put for a while longer, it keeps Schiff’s rivals tethered to the campaign trail. A little cunning, wouldn’t you say?

This bizarre story only increases my speculation that they're keeping Feinstein in place so Newsom doesn't appoint Barbara Lee to finish the term. He'd gotten heat for picking Padilla last time, not a Black woman as he promised.

Pelosi endorsed Schiff.https://t.co/hyhU5OeUPz

— Emma Vigeland (@EmmaVigeland) May 18, 2023

It’s all politics at the end of the day. If Feinstein steps down before her term ends in 2025, the decision of her successor falls on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s lap, who has vowed to appoint a black woman if he gets the chance. That could be a game-changer, and Rep. Barbara Lee just happens to fit the bill.

While this delicate ballet plays out behind closed doors, the public face of it all is a story of friendship and respect. After all, Feinstein and the Pelosis share a “long and friendly relationship.” Isn’t it remarkable how often politics and friendship align when seats of power are at stake?

Pelosi defends Feinstein from calls for her resignation, suggesting sexism may be at play. The irony of this claim isn’t lost on me. Feinstein, a “champion for California,” deserves respect and time to heal, according to Pelosi. Fair enough. But let’s not forget the underlying machinations at work here.

Feinstein’s hold on her seat could prove instrumental for Schiff’s senatorial aspirations. So, Pelosi’s chess moves – under the guise of friendship – are not lost on those of us looking closer.

In the end, folks, this serves as a reminder to us all. Politics isn’t just about public service or even about power – it’s a game, a game that we, the people, should play with open eyes and a discerning mind. Because when the chess pieces are moved, it’s our lives that are affected. So, let’s keep our eyes wide open and remember – every move has a purpose.

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