Democrats are becoming more and more agitated by Dianne Feinstein’s absence from her senate seat, most notably on the judiciary committee where numerous judgeships are hanging in limbo. Every day there are calls for her immediate resignation.
It presents a problem for Governor Newsom, who vowed to fill the next opening with a black woman if such an opportunity were to occur.
Of course, the natural choice would be Representative Barbara Lee, thus far the only announced candidate who qualifies Newsom’s race and gender requirements.
But then the other candidates, including Adam Schiff and Katie Porter would be at a definite disadvantage, having to run against an incumbent in next year’s election.
Well then, why not appoint a “caretaker” to hold the seat until the voters (remember them?) have the final say, and who would have the gravitas to speak for the Golden State until that time?
How about former Governor Jerry Brown, who has already in recent interviews acknowledged his desire to serve one more time, but realizes the age factor limits his elective appeal? He’s physically and mentally able, and it would fulfill his unrealized ambition of being a senator. (He ran and lost to Pete Wilson in 1982.)
Why not? It would be great fun to watch him take one last role on the political stage, and it would be pure maverick California.
That’s a capital idea!
At the risk of sounding like you-know-who, that should be a “capitol” idea.
No, I used it correctly. I contemplated using it incorrectly just for pun.
The word “capital” has five meanings:
(1) A city that is the seat of the government for a country or a state.
For example:
The capital of England is London. correct tick
(In this meaning, “capital” is a noun.)
(2) An amount of money or property.
For example:
Do you have any capital invested in her business? correct tick
(3) An uppercase letter.
For example:
“A,” “B,” and “C” are capital letters, but “a,” “b,” and “c” are lowercase letters. correct tick
(Here, “capital” is an adjective.)
In German, every noun starts with a capital. correct tick
(In this example, “capital” is a noun.)
(4) Main or principal.
For example:
Our capital concern is that everyone gets fed during the electricity failure. correct tick
(Here, “capital” is an adjective.)
(5) First rate or excellent.
For example:
That was a capital speech you made, old chap. correct tick
(Here, “capital” is an adjective. The use of “capital” meaning “first rate” or “excellent” was common during the 19th century, but it fell sharply during the 20th century. Interestingly though, it appears to be getting more common. [evidence])
The U.S Capitol contains the House of Representatives and the Senate, where Sen. Brown would be conducting business.
Sigh*
Yes, I am aware of the obvious “capitol” reference…
I thought it would also be obvious that I was using a homophone to be punny.
The idea is catching on… https://calmatters.org/commentary/2023/04/dianne-feinstein-california-quit-senate/?fbclid=IwAR3uiWuOnLoajtzGI1oFo5jEVDNJBmYKJrra3bZI-4tA6B2sW4LdG6IcC3E