Schiff presses Newsom to be named California AG: reports

representative Adam schiffAdam Bennett Schiff White House examines whether Trump should continue to receive intelligence Lobbying from the center Glenn Greenwald warns of media censorship amid concerns over domestic terrorism READ MORE (D-Calif.) Quietly rallied support from the California government. Gavin NewsomGavin Newsom’s track record and experienceGoodwin Liu makes him an ideal choice for California Attorney General Braun: Biden should reconsider HHS candidate Xavier Becerra who divides HHS The Memo: Biden faces risks as optimism COVID slows down MORE (D-Calif.) And other allies to be the state’s next attorney general, according to multiple reports.

Axios Schiff’s plans first reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The point of sale added that the Speaker of the House Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiBiden, GOP Senators Agree On More COVID-19 Talks After ‘Excellent’ First Meeting McConnell Says Taylor Greene Adoption Of Conspiracy Theories Is ‘Cancer’ For GOP, Country On The Money: Schumer promises Senate to pass ‘bold’ coronavirus bill, rejects GOP offer | GOP Senators, Biden Sends Positive Waves After Long PM PLUS Meeting (D-Calif.) Supports Schiff’s lobbying efforts.

Politico later reported that Schiff, who is currently chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, had pressured Newsom to appoint him for the role currently held by Xavier BecerraXavier BecerraHouse Democrat calls for demographic breakdown on COVID-19 vaccines Goodwin Liu’s background and experience makes him an ideal choice for California Attorney General Braun: Biden should reconsider divisive HHS candidate Xavier Becerra MORE, who was appointed by President Biden to serve as Secretary of Health and Social Services.

Politico added that Pelosi herself had pushed for Schiff’s appointment on her behalf, according to three people familiar with the matter, although a spokesperson for Pelosi declined to comment.

Representatives for Schiff and Newsom did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Hill.

Axios noted that if Newsom chose Schiff, House Democrats would lose a strong party voice in California Congress, which drew special attention after leading the Russian inquiry into the time.President TrumpDonald Trump Graham rejects Merrick Garland’s request for confirmation hearing on February 8 Trump’s lawyer set to present First Amendment case at impeachment trial Biden faces crossroads on virus relief bill MORE.

A Schiff departure would also leave a slim 221-211 Democratic majority in the lower house.

Becerra will step down as attorney general if confirmed as secretary to the HHS by the Senate. If Schiff takes on the role, it would take around six months for a special election to occur to select Schiff’s replacement in the House.

Newsom’s upcoming move on new state attorney general comes after secretary of state is selected Alex PadillaAlex Padilla The Hill’s Morning Report – Biden takes office and calls for end to ‘uncivil war’ K Street navigates virtual inauguration week Harris receives standing ovation in first Senate appearance as vice -President PLUS to replace Vice President Harris in her former role as California Senator.

Harris swore his successor hours after taking the oath of office as vice president last month, with new Georgia Sens. Jon OssoffJon OssoffGOP ‘Stop Stacey’ group targets Abrams ahead of scheduled 2022 race, Democrats overtake GOP in approval ratings in Georgia: Poll of Georgian Senators in Press Administration, Democrats in Senate on coronavirus relief: PLUS report (D) and Raphael warnockRaphael WarnockGOP ‘Stop Stacey’ group targets Abrams ahead of scheduled 2022 race, Democrats overtake GOP in approval ratings in Georgia: Poll of Georgian Senators in Press Administration, Senate MPs on coronavirus relief: PLUS report (RE).

Newsom’s choice also comes as it faces an impending recall effort and criticism in the state which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with a Berkley IGS survey released Tuesday, finding his approval rating plunging to 31 percent, with another 31 percent strongly disapproving of his professional performance.