If Dianne Feinstein hadn’t lived the life she had, her story might be the product of a screenwriter’s over-fertile imagination. The closing scene: Deep into her ninth decade, Feinstein is no longer the politically revered figure she once was. In the wacky world of San Francisco politics, Feinstein has long been seen as a prude and a scold and a tool of corporate interests. Feinstein’s political strength has always been with voters hewing closer to the middle, but even that support has eroded amid reports of her cognitive decline. Quite possibly.”But, Feinstein went on, “I have an effective staff… We do get things done and we do pass bills.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 17, 2021 12:02 UTC