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Governor Newsom's Influence in California Politics and Appointments
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, made a big commitment on live cable news to nominate an African American woman if Diane Feinstein were to retire. Fast forward to last Thursday, Feinstein died and Newsom now has the responsibility of filling her Senate seat. This means he has appointed both California senators, as well as other high-level Democratic politicians in the state. Newsom has become a powerful decision-maker in California politics.