Barbara Lee announced her candidacy for the US Senate in California Tuesday, highlighting her mission to reduce poverty, 'take on the climate crisis,' and stop 'MAGA extremists'
"We have to take on the climate crisis, and we have to stop these MAGA extremists who think they can control peoples' bodies and dismantle our democracy. And even though there are no African American women in the United States Senate, that won't stop us either," she said."When you stand on the side of justice, you don’t quit if they don’t give you a seat at the table. You bring a folding chair for everyone, and they are here to stay.
"I'd like to congratulate Senator Feinstein on her historic, trailblazing career and echo the gratitude of her constituents in our beautiful state for her service," Lee said Thursday.Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.
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