Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said time is running out for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., to 'make a decision' on whether to resign from the Senate.
for shingles last month and has faced other health issues, including concerning reports related to her mental fitness. She had previously faced calls to resign prior to announcing her intention not to run for re-election earlier this year."While she has had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people," Khanna said last week.
"Her legacy and her depth of experience is valuable. And we have had so many senators who have had illnesses, whether it’s [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell’s illnesses, or senators who have had strokes. These are issues that – we’re human," Gillibrand said on CNN’s"State of the Union." Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., said on NBC News’"Meet the Press" that"it’s up to Dianne Feinstein and her family to decide whether she wants to keep on serving."
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