In California, Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s health status is still stirring consternation among her supporters and detractors alike.
that was needed to advance President Biden’s judicial nominees. But after her extended absence from the Capitol because of a shingles diagnosis, her health status is still stirring consternation among her supporters and detractors alike.
Tracy McCreery, a 53-year-old nurse from Sacramento, said that she is “absolutely not an ageist,” but that she has been worried watching Feinstein be pushed around the Capitol in a wheelchair. Pictures show Feinstein in a visibly weakened condition after her office confirmed that she had suffered more severe health complications from the shingles diagnosis than were previously disclosed. McCreery said she believes Feinstein must “make her health the priority” and step down.
among California voters is falling. Nearly two-thirds of registered voters said they believe she is no longer fit to serve because of her illness — a view shared by the same portion of Democratic voters.
“It’s kind of a no-win situation,” Conant said. “The best we can hope for at this time is that [Feinstein] has the strength and help to carry through until someone is elected.”
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