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In reply to the discussion: Email tonight from Katie Porter: [View all]moonscape
(4,679 posts)82. I saw some poll that said although
Schiff (my choice and my vote today) outpaces in the primary, in a 1:1 in the general they are essentially tied.
Yeah, I know
a poll, and no I dont know which one or when. But theres something shes basing that hope on.
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Not a voter in California, but doubt many will be swayed away from Schiff based on that.
Silent Type
Mar 2024
#1
"But don't go after a fellow Democrat after you've taken his money ... and say he's taking dirty money."
betsuni
Mar 5
#72
Yes, says it right there in her email: "threatens to box out qualified Democratic women (and leave CA
betsuni
Mar 5
#92
"Sleazy"?? Oh please! LOL! Schiff is smarter and more politically savvy that others *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2024
#19
no, it's better if the dems sweep a lot of house seats AND win the senate seat
getagrip_already
Mar 2024
#36
Porter: "Adam Schiff knows he will lose to me in November. That's what this brazenly cynical ad is about --
betsuni
Mar 2024
#7
precisely... if Porter can make it to November she'll pick up GOP'ers who hate Schiff.
WarGamer
Mar 2024
#16
Yes, look at the classy and competent California female Senators we had for decades. The idea of a Senator
Nixie
Mar 5
#96
He's afraid of running against her because he knows he could lose, which isn't the case with Garvey.
ificandream
Mar 5
#71
I think it's generally acknowledged (it's "Garvey is too conservative for California"), but, eg, the Washington Post
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2024
#10
Rep. Adam Schiff and his allies are spending $11 million in the all-party primary to try to elevate a GOP candidate and
Celerity
Mar 2024
#11
There are several potential Dems running for Senate who are open to questions as to what type of ideological
Celerity
Mar 2024
#38
The election(s) haven't concluded yet. By 'we' I assume you mean you and/or your family who'll vote or have voted in CA.
Celerity
Mar 5
#48
Not only am I optimistic, I'm a realist. Adam Schiff is the next Senator from California.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 5
#56
He seems like pretty sharp fellow! I'm sure that in time, he'll "catch on" and get up-to-speed *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 5
#47
Exactly, but you can see how Porter is playing the victim now -- the messaging and cloak-and-daggar
Nixie
Mar 2024
#31
Exactly, Cha. Barbara Boxer endorsed Schiff after Porter started accusing Schiff of being anti-woman.
Nixie
Mar 5
#97
I totally agree with you! Adam Schiff has been the front runner from the beginning. Every Democrat I know is voting for
skylucy
Mar 5
#102
Agree, & Schiff v Garvey will likely draw more Rethugs voters out than Schiff v Porter would. Those extra Rethug
Celerity
Mar 5
#89
Exactly! I think that she and her followers are PO'd that they didn't think of it themselves.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2024
#28
So do I ... SO DO I!!!! This is an excellent endorsement! She knows all the candidates *
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 2024
#21
Maybe you don't understand what's happening in California... this article will explain better than I
WarGamer
Mar 5
#42
I like them both but prefer that Schiff stay in place. They have both done a good job.
keithbvadu2
Mar 2024
#27
2 dems in the race is the key play here - you can decide who to vote for in november
getagrip_already
Mar 2024
#37
I share your diminished feelings. Kneecapping Schiff is not the solution to her failed campaign.
Oopsie Daisy
Mar 5
#66