Three California Democratic Senate candidates took aim at the only Republican on stage in the first debate of the statewide primary season.
Rep. Katie Porter, the state's legendary former baseball player who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, accused Steve Garvey, the only Republican in the debate, of dodging a question. “Once a Dodger, always a Dodger,” he quipped. On whether to support former President Trump in Monday's primary debate.
Mr. Porter, along with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), slammed the political newcomer for being evasive about who he would vote for in the 2024 presidential election. attacked.
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Legendary California Democrats Rep. Barbara Lee (1st place), Rep. Katie Porter (2nd place) and Rep. Adam Schiff (4th place) are the only Republican candidates in the state's first blanket debate. He competed with baseball player Steve Garvey (3rd place). primary season. (Getty Images)
The jab comes as Mr. Garvey looks to gain momentum in California's comprehensive Senate primary, where the top two candidates in March will be sent to a runoff in the general election in November.
Garvey made several baseball references that night, accusing his opponents of engaging in identity politics and likening their actions to the infamous Houston Astros cheating scandal.
“I'm hitting the trash can, like the Astros did,” Garvey said when all three opponents took shots at him.
Since announcing in October his intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Garvey has spoken with residents in the state to promote himself and his He said the camp is actively working to advance into the country. . (Steve Garvey)
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Mr. Schiff is currently leading in most polls of the race, while Mr. Garvey, Mr. Porter and Mr. Lee are vying for the second spot. Only two of the candidates, regardless of political party, will be able to advance to the November general election.
Mr. Porter and Mr. Lee also sought to emphasize their progressive credentials in reliably blue states and attacked Mr. Schiff as a Washington and corporate insider.
“Congressman Schiff may have indicted big oil companies before he came to Congress, but when he got there he cashed checks for companies like BP and fossil fuel companies,” Porter said of one exchange about climate change. Inside, he talked about Mr. Schiff. “I have achieved results on climate issues in my years in Congress.”
Mr. Schiff quickly responded to the attack, insisting that Mr. Porter had no problem accepting financial support during his candidacy.
“First of all, I gave you that money, Katie Porter…and the only response I got was thank you,” Schiff retorted. “At the end of the day, the question is what did you accomplish? I haven't heard anything from Congresswoman Porter about what she actually accomplished. I bought oil companies, I prosecuted them. Public transportation. “I've worked on bipartisan legislation to expand open space. At the end of the day, what California needs more than anything is more talk. California needs action. We need action, especially on climate change.”
Rep. Adam Schiff is one of four candidates vying for the seat vacated by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. (Tama Mario/Getty Images)
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The four candidates are seeking to fill the seat vacated by the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last year after serving in the Senate for 30 years.
Voting for California's primary election closes on March 5th, and vote centers will open for early voting on February 24th. California residents can also vote by mail, with ballot drop boxes opening on February 6th.
