Overview

• Feinstein has become isolated from most California Democrats and constituents expect more from their senior senator.
• Lawmakers report that Feinstein's office is effective but Feinstein herself is detached and they rarely interact with her.
• Recent polling shows low approval ratings for Feinstein in California with many disapproving of her job performance.
• Some see Feinstein as merely a reliable vote for the Biden administration's priorities rather than an engaged leader on issues affecting Californians.
• The situation worries Californians who wish for a more active senior senator representing their interests.