Calif. Gov. Newsom names Laphonza Butler to finish Sen. Feinstein's term

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Oct 2, 2023California Gov. Newsom taps Laphonza Butler for Feinstein’s Senate seat
  2. Oct 3, 2023Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein; 3rd Black female senator in U.S. history

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Last development · Oct 3, 2023 — Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein; 3rd Black female senator in U.S. history

How each side is putting it

Left

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Rolling StoneLeft· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler Becomes First Openly LGBTQ Person of Color in Senate

Media Matters for AmericaLeft· 1092d ago

Right-wing media smear California Senate appointee Laphonza Butler with a litany of baseless and bigoted attacks

Ran by 5 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Seattle TimesLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 1092d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace Feinstein, becoming third Black female senator in U.S. history

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Ran by 8 outlets· NBC New York, NBC Chicago, +6 more
NBC New YorkLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC ChicagoLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

WDIO DuluthCenter· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Local News 8, ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Local News 8Center· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in as California’s newest senator

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in as California’s newest senator

Ran by 6 outlets· ABC 13 Houston, ABC 7 Chicago, +4 more
ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein, 3rd Black female senator in US history

Ran by 3 outlets· NBC4 Washington, NBC New York, +1 more
NBC4 WashingtonLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler will make history as Dianne Feinstein's Senate replacement

NBC New YorkLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler will make history as Dianne Feinstein's Senate replacement

NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler will make history as Dianne Feinstein's Senate replacement

Times Of San DiegoCenter· 1092d ago

Opinion: Laphonza Butler Appointment Could Scramble Democratic Politics in California

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New York PostLean Right· 1092d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Green Field ReporterLean Right· 1092d ago

Butler sworn in as third Black female senator in US history, replaces late California Sen. Feinstein - The Daily Reporter

Washington TimesLean Right· 1092d ago· ran in 2 outlets

Laphonza Butler sworn in to replace late Dianne Feinstein; 3rd Black female senator in U.S. history

Blaze MediaRight· 1092d ago

Everything you need to know about Laphonza Butler, Dianne Feinstein's DEI replacement

The American SpectatorRight· 1092d ago

Who Is Laphonza Butler, California’s Senator-Elect, Anyway? - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

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8 articles
The Times of IsraelLean Left· 1092d ago

US Senate swears in Dianne Feinstein’s replacement, Laphonza Butler

PeopleLeft· 1092d ago

Kamala Harris Swears In Newest Senator Laphonza Butler, Dianne Feinstein's History-Making Successor

The GuardianLean Left· 1092d ago

Laphonza Butler sworn in to US Senate to fill Dianne Feinstein’s seat

GizmodoLeft· 1093d ago

Gavin Newsom Wants a Former Labor Leader Turned Tech Lobbyist to Replace Feinstein

PeopleLeft· 1093d ago

Laphonza Butler Appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom as Successor to Dianne Feinstein's Senate Seat

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