BAD WEEK

Dianne Feinstein

State’s senior U.S. senator criticized by Republicans and even some Democrats for her treatment of sex-assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh.

Kevin de León

Feinstein challenger’s attempt to capitalize on her “failure of leadership” prompts reminders of his own deficiencies in handling such issues at state Capitol.

GOP

While Senate leaders hedge on giving Christine Blasey Ford a fair hearing, President Trump blasts the Kavanaugh accuser in boorish tweets.