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Why Democrats Fell Short in Campaigns to Unseat California GOP Incumbents

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Congresswoman Barbara Lee speaks at a celebration of life for Reverend Cecil Williams at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco on Sunday, May 12, 2024. (Juliana Yamada/KQED)

It’s clear Republicans have enough seats to maintain their majority in the House of Representatives – barely – and once again a few seats in California are still too close to call with thousands of ballots left to be counted.

Democrats have picked up at least one seat in California and could possibly grab a few more, but even if the outstanding races all go their way, they’ll still be stuck in the minority for at least two more years.

Scott, Marisa and Guy about what happened there and ask the question of how to know when it’s time to retire. The line between honorable public service and just hanging around too long can be a subtle one. This discussion comes amid rumors that 78-year-old Oakland Congress member Barbara Lee is considering a run for mayor.

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