California Gov. Gavin Newsom has reportedly selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic power broker, to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate. Summary California Gov. Gavin Newsom has reportedly selected Laphonza Butler, a Democratic power broker, to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein in the U.S. Senate. The news was first reported by Politico. Butler is the President of EMILY’s List, the powerful fundraising giant dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to federal and statewide office. Butler will …
