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Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« on: August 04, 2023, 11:14:23 am »
Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress

By Patrick Reilly
August 3, 2023

California Sen. Dianne Feinstein has relinquished power of attorney to her daughter — even as she continues to serve in Congress at the age of 90, according to a report.

The Democratic senator — who is the oldest member of Congress — has faced calls to resign after health complications kept her away from the Capitol for months earlier this year.

Since returning to Washington DC, she has appeared frail and has had a number of public mental lapses.

Feinstein handed over power of attorney to her daughter, 66-year-old Katherine Feinstein, in part to help handle legal battles over her late husband Richard Blum’s estate, the New York Times reported on Thursday.

In one dispute, Katherine, Feinstein’s only child, is at odds with Blum’s three daughters over the ownership of a luxury beach house owned by Feinstein, according to the paper.

In a separate lawsuit, the two families are feuding over Blum’s life insurance, which Feinstein claims she needs to cover her increasing medical costs, The Times reported.

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Source:  https://nypost.com/2023/08/03/dianne-feinstein-90-cedes-power-of-attorney-to-daughter/
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2023, 11:14:54 am »
So, she's not competent to manage her own affairs, but she is still competent to manage the country's affairs?!?!

WTF!
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2023, 11:25:07 am »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 04, 2023, 11:14:54 am
So, she's not competent to manage her own affairs, but she is still competent to manage the country's affairs?!?!

WTF!
My reaction, precisely!
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2023, 12:04:22 pm »
Would this be considered a proxy vote, which if I recall is not allowed?
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2023, 12:08:44 pm »
I assume this POA is limited to those personal financial matters.
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2023, 12:10:14 pm »
Quote from: mountaineer on August 04, 2023, 12:08:44 pm
I assume this POA is limited to those personal financial matters.

Most likely.  Nonetheless, if she's not competent to handle her personal affairs, then ipso facto she is not competent to participate in managing the country's affairs, and she should be removed from office immediately.
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2023, 12:12:35 pm »
You know that politicians have too much power when the only way they ever leave is by being carried off, feet first.
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #7 on: August 04, 2023, 12:16:16 pm »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 04, 2023, 12:10:14 pm
Most likely.  Nonetheless, if she's not competent to handle her personal affairs, then ipso facto she is not competent to participate in managing the country's affairs, and she should be removed from office immediately.
Clearly. Is there a mechanism for the Senate to remove her? (Not that they will).
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #8 on: August 04, 2023, 12:18:25 pm »
Quote from: andy58-in-nh on August 04, 2023, 12:12:35 pm
You know that politicians have too much power when the only way they ever leave is by being carried off, feet first.

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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
« Reply #9 on: August 04, 2023, 03:25:00 pm »
Quote from: Kamaji on August 04, 2023, 12:10:14 pm
Most likely.  Nonetheless, if she's not competent to handle her personal affairs, then ipso facto she is not competent to participate in managing the country's affairs, and she should be removed from office immediately.

I agree that she almost certainly isn't competent to handle those affairs, but I think the argument here is that these are legal proceedings that are happening in California, and she's in D.C..  So it does make sense to give POA to someone she trusts who can pay them the attention they deserve.
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Re: Dianne Feinstein, 90, cedes power of attorney to daughter — but still serves in Congress
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