Share Source: AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) put rumors of her not fulfilling her full term in the upper chamber to rest on Tuesday, after much speculation. "Absolutely," Feinstein said about serving out her term into 2025. "I think that's pretty obvious." The California lawmaker’s comment comes after embattled California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) said that he had "multiple names in mind" to potentially replace Feinstein if she vacated her seat, and promised to nominate an African American woman to succeed her. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) says he would nominate an African American woman to the Senate if Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) were to retire before her term ends in 2024. pic.twitter.com/J84ymwcUNu— The Recount (@therecount) March 16, 2021