Dianne Feinstein won't be here anymore
The party is in for a battle to explore
Ideology and gender, race, and geography
Will be drawn up and fight for victory

So the future of Democrats is at stake
And whoever wins will make history at stake
This race rings true, and it's full of promise
Just be sure a wise candidate voters will endorse

#democrats #california #senaterace #feinsteinretirement #ode #poetry

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/15/us/politics/california-senator-feinstein-retire.html

Received this text from @KatiePorter this morning

"Hi, I want you to hear it from me first: "I'm officially running for U.S. Senate. I don't look, live, or talk like most politicians. I'm a single mom who drives a minivan and uses a whiteboard to break down the math behind corruption and greed.....

Let's go #KatiePorter!!!

#FeinsteinRetirement #USSenate