I know, this is just what everyone wanted to hear...
Feinstein says she won't step down early from SenateSen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) said Monday she has every intention of serving the remainder of her Senate term and is still deliberating whether to retire in 2024.
The latest comments from California's senior senator echo what she has previously said on the topic. But coming with just two years left on her term, they may finally close the door on any lingering speculation that she would step down earlier and allow Gov. Gavin Newsom to appoint a temporary replacement.
At 89, Feinstein is the oldest sitting senator, and in recent years concerns have grown that she may no longer have the stamina and mental sharpness for the job.
In a brief interview Monday evening, Feinstein said she was committed and looking forward to finishing this term.
"Yes. Absolutely," she said. "There's still two years, you know. A lot can happen in two years."
Feinstein added that a decision on whether she will run again in 2024 will come "probably by spring."
