A legendary politician has announced her retirement.

Time has come.

It's not till the end of next year.

So don't hold your breath.

Diane Feinstein announced this week that she's not going to run for re-election in

2024.

You know, there are times for all things under the sun, and I think that will be the right time.

As California's longest serving U.S. Senator, her swan song marks the end of one of the most

consequential political careers in the state's history.

In 1992, Feinstein made history with Barbara Boxer.

The two were elected to represent California in the Senate

in what became known as the year of the woman.

From the earliest days of our nation,

women have made substantial and lasting contributions.

I don't know why the recognition process has been so difficult,

but it has been.

And I think the election of women to places of power like political bodies has made a difference.

But even before Feinstein's announcement, the race to fill her seat had already begun.

I'm running for the U.S. Center from California because I think we're in the fight of our lives

to preserve our democracy and to build an economy that works for everyone.

Washington's broken, and we're seeing the effects in California right now of that broken system.

So we need to send people to Washington who are going to solve problems like this.

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