Senate candidates who hope to replace Feinstein try to define themselves as they court Democratic activists
LOS ANGELES — On the largest stage to date in the race to replace retiring California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, the three top Democratic candidates dashed through their state party’s convention this weekend in downtown Los Angeles, courting delegates, meeting with potential backers and trying to build early support in the unpredictable contest.
Rep. Katie Porter snapped selfies with fans as her campaign offered croissants, muffins and coffee. Rep. Adam B. Schiff delivered a combination of risqué humor and dad jokes during a nighttime stand-up performance. And Rep. Barbara Lee leaned heavily into her long history of supporting liberal causes, even when they were unpopular and prompted death threats, as her supporters nibbled on cupcakes, macaroons and chocolate truffles.
Very little separates the trio on policy. So to forge a path to victory in the 2024 race, they need to find a way to differentiate themselves before California’s March primary.
“They’re going to have to decide what segment
