Schiff targets Porter in California Senate primary on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday Drama in California’s U.S. Senate Race
Super Tuesday is here, and all eyes are on California, the golden prize up for grabs. Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are both vying for dominant victories, but there’s more to this election than just the presidential race. One of the most intriguing contests is the race to fill the seat of former Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
The drama in California’s U.S. Senate race is heating up. U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, the Democratic frontrunner, has taken a risky gamble to secure his position by boosting a Republican contender, former baseball legend Steve Garvey. This move has sparked accusations of dirty politics and calls for donor purity tests, creating a crowded and costly contest that could potentially see a Republican walk away with a win.
For the first time in 30 years, Feinstein’s name won’t be on the ballot, attracting a total of 11 candidates. Californians will have to vote twice, once to fill the remainder of Feinstein’s seat and another for a full 6-year term beginning in 2025. The top four candidates are Schiff, U.S. Democratic Reps. Katie Porter and Barbara Lee, and political newcomer Republican Steve Garvey.
Schiff and his allies have invested millions of dollars to bring attention to Garvey, hoping to avoid a general election matchup against Porter in November. While Schiff would be the overwhelming favorite against Garvey in a general election, Porter poses a tougher challenge. This strategy has not only boosted Garvey’s chances but also put him ahead of Schiff in the polls leading up to Super Tuesday.
Porter has been critical of Schiff’s tactics, accusing him of furthering his own political career and boxing out qualified Democratic women candidates. She has also taken issue with Schiff’s deep-pocketed donors and called for a purity test. However, Porter herself has engaged in similar tactics, spending money on ads to raise attention for another Republican candidate, Eric Early, in an attempt to blunt Garvey’s chances.
As the primary unfolds, endorsements play a crucial role. Schiff has secured several high-profile endorsements, including from the Los Angeles Times, Nancy Pelosi, Barbara Boxer, and 75% of California’s House delegation. Porter has garnered support from the San Francisco Chronicle, Elizabeth Warren, and a few state senators. Lee has received notable endorsements from Maxine Waters, California’s attorney general, secretary of state, and state comptroller, as well as five former baseball major leaguers.
Garvey, on the other hand, has gained an endorsement from Jack Hibbs, the pastor of a megachurch in Los Angeles. However, Hibbs faced criticism for breaking a law that prohibits churches from supporting political candidates.
The race to fill Feinstein’s seat is full of twists and turns, with candidates employing various strategies to secure their positions. As Super Tuesday unfolds, all eyes will be on California to see who emerges as the frontrunner in this dramatic contest.
How has Schiff’s endorsement of Garvey, a Republican, impacted the perception of his own political positions and alliance with the Democratic Party?
, Garvey, and two others. However, all eyes are on Schiff and Garvey as they emerge as the frontrunners in this highly contested race.
The decision by Schiff to support Garvey, a Republican, has raised eyebrows and generated controversy. Some view it as a strategic move to secure his own position, while others criticize it as a betrayal of party values. The move has also prompted calls for donor purity tests, as critics question the motives behind Schiff’s alliance with a Republican candidate.
The crowded nature of the race, with a total of 11 candidates, adds to the drama and uncertainty surrounding the outcome. In order to fill Feinstein’s Senate seat, Californians will have to vote twice. The first vote will determine the candidate who will fill the remainder of Feinstein’s term, while the second vote will be for a full 6-year term beginning in 2025.
With the absence of Feinstein’s name on the ballot for the first time in 30 years, the race becomes even more intriguing. Schiff and Garvey, along with the two other top candidates, have a real opportunity to shape the future of California’s representation in the Senate.
Super Tuesday in California promises to be a day filled with drama and high stakes. While attention may largely be focused on the presidential race, the battle for California’s U.S. Senate seat is not to be overlooked. The decisions made by voters on this day will have a lasting impact on the state’s political landscape. As Schiff and Garvey emerge as the front-runners, all eyes will be on them and the race they have ignited through their controversial alliance. The outcome of this race remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure: Super Tuesday in California will be anything but ordinary.
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