Rep. Barbara Lee RIPS Gov. Gavin Newsom Over Feinstein Appointment Comments September 12, 2023 Unipro2013main US Politics USA Politics Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) comments that he would appoint a Black woman to be Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s replacement — but not someone running for the seat. Credit The Hill Please support our Sponsors here :