Derec
Contributor
Newsom made his selection based on the desires not of his constituents at large, but based on the hardcore identitarians among the 2.5% of California population that is black women who were upset that he did not appoint a black woman to replace Kamala Harris.Newsom made his selection based on the desires of his constituents and her established track record in California politics.
True. It remains to be seen how well she will do this. I have my doubts, given the genesis of her selection by Newsom.It's more important to me that she serves all Californians (not just democrats) effectively in her role rather than challenging the reasons for her selection.
I disagree here. I think diversity in educational and professional backgrounds is good for a legislature. There are too many lawyers among US lawmakers, esp. Democrats, to the extent that they make laws benefiting their own. It is not a coincidence that a country with so many lawyers cum politicians also has laws favorable to lawyers, such as laws allowing arbitrary punitive damages in lawsuits.I personally believe that a background in law or legal practice is essential for Senate members. However, many senators have proven effective without this experience.