'And even though there are no African American women in the United States Senate, we won't let that stop us either,' East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee said in her announcement video.
"And even though there are no African American women in the United States Senate, we won't let that stop us either," East Bay Congresswoman Barbara Lee said in her announcement video.has officially entered the race to replace Senator Dianne Feinstein.
"I've never backed down from doing what's right," Congresswoman Lee tweeted. "And I never will. Californians deserve a strong, progressive leader who has delivered real change."She shared a video on her social media accounts Tuesday morning as she made the announcement. "And even though there are no African American women in the United States Senate, we won't let that stop us either," she said in the video.Congressmembers Adam Schiff and Katie Porter have already announced their candidacy.Democratic lawmakers on Sen. Dianne Feinstein after retirement announcement: 'Trailblazer, icon'
Lee, 76, is perhaps best known for being the only member of Congress to vote against the authorization for the use of military force after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. She is the highest-ranking Black woman appointed to the House Democratic leadership, serving as co-chair of the Policy and Steering Committee.The Associated Press contributed to this report
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