Staff Reports
Rep. Adam Schiff and former baseball star Steve Garvey have strutted their stuff into the general election ring, elbowing out their competition in the crowded Senate primary field. The Associated Press didn’t waste a minute in declaring Schiff the primary winner 31 minutes after the polls closed. It looks like Schiff and Garvey managed to outmuscle their Democratic opponents, with Schiff claiming the majority of the vote and Garvey snagging a hearty chunk as well.
Schiff, a lawyer and prominent anti-Trump figure, has been bulking up his campaign war chest, spending a whopping $38 million leading up to the primary contest. Garvey, on the other hand, took a more unconventional route, letting Schiff do much of the heavy lifting and cruising along to the general election. It’s a classic tale of good cop, bad cop, with Schiff shouldering the load while Garvey basks in the spotlight.
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The strategy here was simple: Schiff wanted to secure a relatively painless path to claim the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s seat, and what better way to do it than by propping up a Republican candidate? It’s a clever move to bolster his chances in a state that’s heavily skewed towards the left. Meanwhile, Garvey maneuvered his way through the race, avoiding hot-button issues and community forums, and subtly reaping the benefits of Schiff’s heavy lifting.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Schiff’s strategy raised some eyebrows and drew the ire of Democratic rival Katie Porter, who accused him of playing political games to boost his own career. While she called foul on Schiff’s tactics, she didn’t shy away from flexing her own muscles, spending big bucks to divert attention to another Republican candidate in the race.
And let’s not forget about the moolah, folks. This primary race turned out to be the most expensive U.S. Senate race in California’s history, with Schiff throwing around millions like confetti at a parade. But hey, it’s all fair game in the world of politics, right?
Now, as both Schiff and Garvey gear up for the showdown in November, all eyes are on them. Will Schiff’s costly gamble pay off, or will Garvey pull off a surprise victory, riding on the coattails of his high-profile counterpart? It’s a political heavyweight matchup you won’t want to miss! So put on your gloves, grab some popcorn, and get ready for a fierce, no-holds-barred showdown in the California Senate race!
