Death of Senate Trailblazer Dianne Feinstein Sparks Reactions From World of Media and Politics

.@POTUS: "Senator Dianne Feinstein was a pioneering American. A true trailblazer. And for Jill and me, a cherished friend."https://t.co/TrRraxpMJz

— Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) September 29, 2023

Sen. Feinstein’s office releases statement: pic.twitter.com/d1ynrZzhpA

— Manu Raju (@mkraju) September 29, 2023

My memory of Dianne Feinstein will always be when she was on the floor of the Senate during the financial crisis, and the Brown-Vitter amendment to break up the big banks came up. "This is America, isn't it?" she said, and gave a thumbs down. https://t.co/bOPTSZEh8f

— Matt Stoller (@matthewstoller) September 29, 2023

RIP to Senator Feinstein. May her memory be a blessing.

My favorite Feinstein moment was her telling off a bunch of kids being used by climate activists to try to guilt Senators into bad policy: pic.twitter.com/fzso9laPJp

— AG (@AGHamilton29) September 29, 2023

It's not an exaggeration to say that Feinstein is one of the most important political figures in modern American history. No woman has served longer in the Senate, and few women have played as significant a role in the nation's politics. RIP https://t.co/Il6XkBieXP

— Michael A. Cohen (NOT TRUMP’S FORMER FIXER) (@speechboy71) September 29, 2023

I'm deeply saddened by the passing of Dianne Feinstein. She blazed trails for women in politics and found a life's calling in public service. I'll miss her greatly as a friend and colleague and send my condolences to all who loved her.

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 29, 2023

R.I.P. to Dianne Feinstein. I very much wish she had taken time to enjoy retirement. Her replacement — either appointed or eventually elected — will be worse.

— Jeff Blehar is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) September 29, 2023

Sen Feinstein did an outstanding job representing the ppl of California. I worked closely w her as a member of the drug caucus& judiciary cmte. During the time I was chair& she was ranking Democrat we had a wonderful working relationship She’s a true public servant I’ll miss her

— Chuck Grassley (@ChuckGrassley) September 29, 2023

This is a sad day for California and the nation.

Sen. Feinstein was a champion for our state, and served as the voice of a political revolution for women.

My profound condolences go out to her family and loved ones.

— Barbara Lee (@BarbaraLeeForCA) September 29, 2023

Sen. Feinstein cared about her country and her state. We didn’t agree politically, but she was a delight to serve with. I so valued our friendship and am praying for all of her loved ones.https://t.co/UYuysmNnoK

— John Kennedy (@SenJohnKennedy) September 29, 2023

The way democrats forced her to spend her last days rolling around the Capitol, so she can pretend she was voting, is disgraceful. https://t.co/8JXKMYfYLE

— Howard Notelling (@BluegrassPundit) September 29, 2023

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s last vote — yesterday. pic.twitter.com/KgM7KQXblT

— COURIER (@CourierNewsroom) September 29, 2023

As you've heard, Dianne Feinstein has passed away.  And, of course, the media jumps right into the politics — who will replace her, what will Gavin Newsom do, Newsom promised to appoint a black woman, etc.  And how she was a "moderate" — how the media build up Democrats the way…

— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) September 29, 2023

With the sad passing of Senator Feinstein, the reality is Democrats just lost the majority in the Senate.

With all due respect to her and her service to the county, the reality is we need to replace her as soon as possible.

Normal times would call for restraint and to wait,… pic.twitter.com/5GHKtrfu0m

— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) September 29, 2023

Dianne Feinstein was forced to remain in the senate until she died because Republicans are absolutely trash human beings (they won't allow a replacement for her on the judicial committee) and people are acting like it was her fault.

RIP, Senator, and thank you.

— Conspiratorial Templates (@mynamehear) September 29, 2023

Senator Feinstein Death Not Expected To Affect Re-election Campaign https://t.co/OOgj0FoycB pic.twitter.com/0sqqb4flw3

— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) September 29, 2023

If you want proof that Democrats only care about the exercise of raw power, just look at their forced march of the sick, elderly Dianne Feinstein

— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) September 29, 2023

A lesson for every geriatric in the Senate

You can go with dignity and spend last days with family/friends or you can wither away before the eyes of the world and tarnish any legacy you may have once had https://t.co/cMaUsIZIiS

— Saagar Enjeti (@esaagar) September 29, 2023

Hey y’all……..all these posts about Diane Feinstein are not very nice.

Well Done !!

— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) September 29, 2023

November 27, 1978: San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Dianne Feinstein announces that Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk have been shot to death and that the suspect is Supervisor Dan White.

A week later, the Board would elect Feinstein the new mayor. pic.twitter.com/lHGJc1ceKH

— Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) September 29, 2023

Feinstein’s seat pic.twitter.com/BMYIiTGMRK

— Nolan D. McCaskill (@NolanDMcCaskill) September 29, 2023

Members of the Senate leave flowers on the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein's desk and have a moment of silence in her honor. https://t.co/odlaa6fJA2 pic.twitter.com/CTSnuRFAGl

— CBS News (@CBSNews) September 29, 2023