Discussion about whether Senator Dianne Feinstein should step down from the Senate because of health issues that adversely affect her capacity to carry out the responsibilities of office are dogged by the twin specters of age and sexism. Speculation that Feinstein suffers from cognitive decline has been in the news for some time. Her current absence from Washington due to a prolonged case of shingles gives rise to a new round of questions about her health and ability to serve her constituents and the nation.
The Vexing Case of Sen. Feinstein
The Vexing Case of Sen. Feinstein
The Vexing Case of Sen. Feinstein
Discussion about whether Senator Dianne Feinstein should step down from the Senate because of health issues that adversely affect her capacity to carry out the responsibilities of office are dogged by the twin specters of age and sexism. Speculation that Feinstein suffers from cognitive decline has been in the news for some time. Her current absence from Washington due to a prolonged case of shingles gives rise to a new round of questions about her health and ability to serve her constituents and the nation.