Don’t expect U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla’s approach change much as he becomes California’s senior senator. But do expect some Feinstein qualities to come through.
Nearly three years ago, Alex Padilla walked down the aisle in the U.S. Senate chamber, on his way to be sworn in — using his Mom’s Bible — as California’s first Latino member of that body.Even with the gravity of his own already storied political rise from the Pacoima home of immigrant parents, Padilla, 47 at the time, was every bit the “junior” senator from California.
members, after all, was 65.3 years old as of the beginning of the year, and older national leaders — including the president of the United States — face calls to step down because of their age. But don’t expect a huge change in his own leadership style now that Feinstein is gone. At least according to those who know or have observed him.
It’s an approach that Solis said will serve Padilla well as he moves up a notch on the leadership ladder. It’s an open question, though, whether he’ll be bolder on policy, observers said. But what Padilla will need to be, as the senior senator, is a mentor, especially if Newsom appoints a “caretaker” to hold the seat until next year, when an election will determine who will serve a full term.been rumored to be among potential appointees
But after picking a Latino in Padilla three years ago, Newsom had pledged to appoint a Black woman to the seat should it open up. That has many wondering if he’ll appoint Lee, which would give her some incumbency advantages going into election year.What we do know after Friday is that Padilla is likely to forge ahead on many of the policy issues that were dear to Feinstein — with a similar penchant for working across the aisle.
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