Unfortunately, Feinstein is a mortal lock in commieFornia, barring death or new scandal, whether or not she gets this FEC dispensation.
The only reason she wants this from the FEC is so that she can play philanthropist, dispensing extra campaign money to allies who DO need it ... in return for ... who knows.
OT: I’ve long said that Feinstein should have announced her retirement-after-this-term a few years ago, then groomed and endorsed a successor. As it is, she seems set on leaving the Senate only if it’s feet first.