Sen. Dianne Feinstein should have an easy time getting re-elected on Nov. 7, and the only question is how she will spend her next six years in the Senate. But don't be surprised if she considers running for governor in 2010. That would only happen if Democratic nominee Phil Angelides loses to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Most think Schwarzenegger will have an easy time, which is one reason that some Democrats are already talking about the 2010 governor's race.

The biggest thing standing in Feinstein's way is her age. She's 73. But she's in good health and is the most popular politician in California. Here's my take on Feinstein and the Democrats in a column published in The Bee today.