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Feinstein, Whitman Lead in Poll for Calif. Governor
Stu Woo reports from San Francisco on state politics. U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has a prominent new gig in Washington as chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. But the California native has been flirting with a gubernatorial run in her home state. If she needs any more persuading, a Field Poll released Thursday may do the trick. In a survey 20 months ahead of the 2010 general election, Feinstein leads with 38% support among Democratic primary voters. Following her with 16% each ...
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theplumline.whorunsgov.com — Okay, another key development in the war against Charles "Chas" Freeman , Obama's pick for National Intelligence Council chief, who's taking heavy fire from neocons and the pro-Israel lobby over his views on Israel and foreign ties. (more) Dianne Feinstein Bringing In Chas Freeman For Chat With ...
Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Ted Kennedy (video)
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youtube.com — Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) talks about Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.) at the Kennedy Center. (more) Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Ted Kennedy (video)
CIA to Get Investigated
politics.theatlantic.com — The Bush administration review plot thickens: Dianne Feinstein's (D-CA) Senate Intelligence Committee announced Thursday that it will undertake a year-long investigation of CIA detention and interrogation policies under the Bush administration, ... (more) CIA to Get Investigated
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Political Animal — ... . * If Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) runs for governor in California next year, she's the odd-on favorite to win the Democratic nomination. Feinstein has not, however, announced her plans for 2010, and it's hard to imagine her giving up her role as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. * It looks like Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) has his ...

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