One of Feinstein's former colleagues and friends, former California Senator Barbara Boxer joined "Getting Answers" at 3 p.m. to discuss the announcement and their time together on Capitol Hill.
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Boxer talked about the prejudice both lawmakers faced during their senate election and how they navigated a male-dominated field together for more than two decades.
Watch the full interview in the media player above.