<p>If Senator Dianne Feinstein completes her term in office through 2024, California Democrats will have a battle royale to succeed her. A progressive challenge from Rep. Barbara Lee would seek to make her the oldest senator ever elected to office. </p>
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<p>The two historians have been lauded for their contributions to understanding the New Deal, Reconstruction, the auto industry, baseball, and a host of other topics. But the author now salutes them for their longevity. </p>
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<p>Kyrsten Sinema's surprise announcement of her departure from the Democratic Party puts her in the ranks of eleven modern independent senators who, whatever their individual politics, were often unconcerned with being team players. </p>