Social media users celebrated and ridiculed Laphonza Butler after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced she would replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom chose the Democratic strategist to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
"Laphonza Butler is an exceptionally talented leader and a strong pick by @Gavin Newsom," Democratic California State Senator Scott Wiener tweeted."And, given the tidal wave of vile hate being directed at the LGBTQ people in this country, sending a Black lesbian to the United States Senate sends a deeply powerful message of inclusion."
"Gavin Newsom promised to appoint a 'Black woman' to the Senate and he just kept his word," U.S. Republican presidential candidatewrote."Now that that's done, his next pledge should be far bolder: fill every future position in the state based solely on merit. It's amazing what that kind of radicalism could do for California."
His post also included a picture that showed Butler registered to vote in Silver Spring on September 12, 2022. Newsom's office said Butler moved to the Washington, D.C., area for EMILY's List but is a longtime California resident and homeowner. They also noted that she will re-register in California before her swearing-in ceremony.
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