Los Angeles (AP) — Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling the end of a groundbreaking political career spanning six decades in which she shattered gender barriers and left a mark on political battles over reproductive rights, gun control and environmental protection.

“I am announcing today I will not run for reelection in 2024 but intend to accomplish as much for California as I can through the end of next year when my term ends,” Feinstein said in a statement.

“Even with a divided Congress, we can still pass bills that will improve lives. Each of us was sent here to solve problems. That’s what I’ve done for the last 30 years, and that’s what I plan to do for the next two years. My thanks to the people of California for allowing me to serve them.”

Feinstein was first elected to the Senate in 1992 and is the oldest member of Congress. […] – U.S. News, Feb. 14, 2023

As BD expressed, “I hate to hear this. But when he was running I already thought he could end up too sick to last the whole time.”

So I won’t be surprised if he ends up having to step down. He should do it for the sake of his health and also the good of the country. And thankfully, as DJ pointed out:

“Democrats would be happy to know that IF Fetterman were ever incapacitated or decided to step down, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania would be charged with selecting his replacement (a person who would almost certainly be another Democrat).”