Newsom promised to appoint a Black woman to Feinstein's post if her seat became vacant, and placing a celebrity in the seat could help Newsom avoid picking favorites among actual declared senate candidates. Newsom floats Oprah as Feinstein replacement:
Winfrey is among the names that Newsom is considering appointing should Feinstein willingly leave her seat.
And while the thought of slotting in a celebrity with no political experience into the high-profile seat may seem random, there may be some planning behind it. In 2021, Newsom promised to appoint a Black woman to Feinstein's post if her seat became vacant. The AP posited that the appointment could be more of a caretaker role until votes can decide on Feinstein's replacement in 2024.
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