Do you approve of Schiff? - Adam Schiff vs. Steve Garvey Senate Race Declared

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Adam Schiff’s victory in the U.S. Senate race to fill the remainder of the late Dianne Feinstein’s term, as well as a new six-year term, is a reflection of the deep divide and challenges facing California Republicans. Schiff, a long-time Democratic figure, triumphed over GOP challenger Steve Garvey, despite controversies and a clear bias against former President Donald Trump that motivated much of his campaign.

Schiff, who has served in the House for over two decades, gained national infamy for leading the impeachment of President Trump. His Senate campaign continued this vendetta against Trump, positioning himself as an ardent opponent of the former president and pledging to continue his campaign to undermine Trump and prevent him from winning again. While Schiff may have won, his victory was marred by divisive, anti-Trump rhetoric and accusations of self-serving political motives.

Trump, who has repeatedly called Schiff Shifty Schiff, criticized him as an enemy of the Republican cause. Schiff’s role in pushing the impeachment of Trump is well known, and his actions as a career politician have alienated many conservative voters. Trump’s comments, calling Schiff a sleazebag and a traitor to the Republican cause, highlighted the animosity that many in the GOP feel toward Schiff.

In contrast, Garvey, a former Los Angeles Dodgers legend, struggled to win over key conservative voters. Trump pointed out Garvey’s lack of outreach to the MAGA base, a fatal mistake that left him without solid Republican support. Garvey’s inability to connect with Latino voters, despite a focused effort, also hindered his campaign, and his decision to skip critical events like the California Republican Party convention and the Republican National Convention did not help his chances.

Garvey’s one debate with Schiff turned into an opportunity to attack Schiff as a career politician more focused on personal ambition than serving the people of California. Garvey charged that Schiff’s obsession with Trump distracted him from important issues facing the state, portraying Schiff as out of touch with voters.

While Schiff’s win was not surprising in California’s heavily Democratic landscape, his support for Garvey’s candidacy over Rep. Katie Porter raised eyebrows, further demonstrating the rift within the Democratic Party. Schiff’s tax controversies, including taking advantage of tax breaks in both Maryland and California, added fuel to the fire, casting doubt on his integrity.

In the end, Schiff’s victory is a win for the anti-Trump establishment, but it highlights how out of touch Schiff and the Democrats are with the concerns of California conservatives. As Republicans work to regain ground in the state, it’s clear that candidates like Garvey, who fail to connect with the GOP base, stand little chance against the entrenched power of the Democratic machine, led by figures like Schiff.