The San Francisco Chronicle

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein: Courtesy of Sen. FeinsteinSAN FRANCISCO - California's senior U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, confirmed Thursday that she is indeed considering a run for governor in 2010, further complicating an already potentially complex Democratic gubernatorial field.

Feinstein, who because of a broken ankle sat out the Democratic Convention in Denver, told The San Francisco Chronicle that her decision will be in part made on how many votes Democrats pick up in the Senate this November. The Democrats gain enough votes she may decide to stay in Washington.