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nbsmom

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111. It's the opposite of GOTV for Dems

Wed Mar 6, 2024, 12:04 AM

Mar 6

California is a diverse state. The majority of the population in CA is Dem. This election offered the opportunity to carry on the tradition of diversity in terms of gender and policy positions. Instead, we have a candidate who essentially bankrolled the campaign of a Republican who, even with name recognition won’t win in November. And when you turn out the vote for the opposition on a statewide race, it also impacts the ability of progressive candidates all over the state, so it’s especially hard to watch.

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Email tonight from Katie Porter: [View all] Fiendish Thingy Mar 1 OP

Not a voter in California, but doubt many will be swayed away from Schiff based on that. Silent Type Mar 1 #1

she is right though.... getagrip_already Mar 4 #34

Trump is running on top of the ticket Johonny Mar 5 #49

His base is small..... getagrip_already Mar 5 #50

I doubt that. A lot. Happy Hoosier Mar 5 #51

A HER problem? getagrip_already Mar 5 #54

And, I'm saying NO It Doesn't. Cha Mar 5 #59

WTAF? Happy Hoosier Mar 5 #68

"A HER" problem is certainly different than "her" problem getagrip_already Mar 5 #69

So does comprehension and intent MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #80

No, I was indicating emphasis... Happy Hoosier Mar 5 #94

I don't like that, either MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #57

It Pissed Off Barbara Boxer, too.. and Pelosi Endorsed Schiff. Cha Mar 5 #60

"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

lol.. "Schiff is diabolical"! Former Sen Boxer Sure Schooled Porter. Cha Mar 5 #74

Did Katie really say Adam Schiff is against women? MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #83

Well I trust that former Senator Boxer Cha Mar 5 #84

Yes, says it right there in her email: "threatens to box out qualified Democratic women (and leave CA betsuni Mar 5 #92

Thanks for the info both of you! MorbidButterflyTat Mar 5 #95

Schiff is not anti-woman. Demsrule86 Mar 5 #103

Won't need many. Just one percent might do the trick ColinC Mar 5 #86

Clearly you are not a California voter. nbsmom Mar 5 #106

How is Schiff being a "white male Democrat" "incredibly disappointing" exactly? betsuni Mar 6 #113

Sleazy move by Schiff Mz Pip Mar 1 #2

"Sleazy"?? Oh please! LOL! Schiff is smarter and more politically savvy that others * Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #19

Shiff is thinking like a chess player, IMHO Retrograde Mar 4 #33

I expected better of her. Happy Hoosier Mar 5 #53

No it isn't. It's a Smart move to attck Garvey instead of Cha Mar 5 #61

It is better for democrats if the republican finishes second. Renew Deal Mar 1 #3

no, it's better if the dems sweep a lot of house seats AND win the senate seat getagrip_already Mar 4 #36

Really misguided ads Bobstandard Mar 1 #4

I agree. It's too Machiavellian. Basic LA Mar 5 #55

It's the opposite of GOTV for Dems nbsmom Mar 6 #111

Curious here. sheshe2 Mar 1 #5

Porter: "Adam Schiff knows he will lose to me in November. That's what this brazenly cynical ad is about -- betsuni Mar 1 #7

It's a strategic play Mordred Mar 1 #8

precisely... if Porter can make it to November she'll pick up GOP'ers who hate Schiff. WarGamer Mar 3 #16

She has completely owned herself with what is obviously her own "cynical ploys" Nixie Mar 4 #24

Thanks, it really doesn't make sense. betsuni Mar 5 #39

Honestly, I don't think she's cut-out for the US Senate. Oopsie Daisy Mar 5 #87

Yes, look at the classy and competent California female Senators we had for decades. The idea of a Senator Nixie Mar 5 #96

Absolutely. betsuni Mar 6 #116

She's not beating him now, but she thinks she would beat him in November? Happy Hoosier Mar 5 #52

Oh please. Schiff has consistently polled ahead of Porter JohnSJ Mar 5 #76

I saw some poll that said although moonscape Mar 5 #82

He's afraid of running against her because he knows he could lose, which isn't the case with Garvey. ificandream Mar 5 #71

"Afraid"? Why? betsuni Mar 5 #73

I think it's generally acknowledged (it's "Garvey is too conservative for California"), but, eg, the Washington Post muriel_volestrangler Mar 1 #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 1 #11

Katie has taken a page out of Schiff's playbook baklava Mar 3 #15

yes, that article I posted talked about it Celerity Mar 3 #17

Good for him! He'll do well in the US Senate! Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #20

time will tell Celerity Mar 4 #25

LOL! 🙄 Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #26

There are several potential Dems running for Senate who are open to questions as to what type of ideological Celerity Mar 4 #38

We already have our candidate and our next Senator from California. Oopsie Daisy Mar 5 #44

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

"time will tell" Yes, Californians have seen Schiff in office for decades now. Nixie Mar 4 #30

LOL betsuni Mar 5 #45

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

"She's entitled to run any kind of campaign she wants," Schiff said. Nixie Mar 4 #29

It's sleazy, but might work out OK. And I hate such political traps. usonian Mar 1 #6

Not sure it's that sleazy Mordred Mar 1 #9

Former Sen Boxer & Nancy Pelosi Don't think it's" sleazy"...& neither do I.. Cha Mar 5 #63

No prob. I voted for him. usonian Mar 6 #114

Thank You!! Cha Mar 6 #115

I've not been happy about this Sympthsical Mar 1 #12

No it's not. Schiff will win... that's all that matters. Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #22

Exactly, but you can see how Porter is playing the victim now -- the messaging and cloak-and-daggar Nixie Mar 4 #31

They had nothing so they came Up with that. Imagine Cha Mar 5 #65

Exactly, Cha. Barbara Boxer endorsed Schiff after Porter started accusing Schiff of being anti-woman. Nixie Mar 5 #97

Mahalo Nixie! I posted the Cha Mar 5 #100

Ok great. I've been out driving around all day and wanted Nixie Mar 5 #104

Yes sheshe2 Mar 5 #90

Yes, she. Thank you. Nixie Mar 5 #98

Hi, Nix. sheshe2 Mar 5 #101

+1000. Absolutely right, she. Nixie Mar 6 #110

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

Thx skylucy. I saw Schiff on the local spectrum news earlier today Nixie Mar 6 #109

Agree, & Schiff v Garvey will likely draw more Rethugs voters out than Schiff v Porter would. Those extra Rethug Celerity Mar 5 #89

A little sour grapes there, Katie. republianmushroom Mar 1 #13

Exactly! I think that she and her followers are PO'd that they didn't think of it themselves. Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #28

"Everyone wants Democrats to be cutthroat" but then get upset, so true. betsuni Mar 5 #62

She's taking a page JustAnotherGen Mar 2 #14

I trust Speaker Emitra Pelosi LetMyPeopleVote Mar 4 #18

So do I ... SO DO I!!!! This is an excellent endorsement! She knows all the candidates * Oopsie Daisy Mar 4 #21

Barbara Boxer had enough of Porter's Attacks. too. Cha Mar 5 #67

That's outstanding news! I'm very pleased to hear it! Oopsie Daisy Mar 5 #75

Excellent I agree. Cha Mar 5 #79

Hi Cha! skylucy Mar 5 #105

Aloha skylucy! I saw a post of Yours recently Cha Mar 6 #112

I've heard the commercials... they sound like pro-Garvey commercials. WarGamer Mar 4 #23

Oh, you! W_HAMILTON Mar 5 #41

Maybe you don't understand what's happening in California... this article will explain better than I WarGamer Mar 5 #42

+1 betsuni Mar 5 #46

I like them both but prefer that Schiff stay in place. They have both done a good job. keithbvadu2 Mar 4 #27

I hate to see two of my favorites pitted against each other. Nt spooky3 Mar 4 #32

Our house gave two votes to Katie Tom of Temecula Mar 4 #35

2 dems in the race is the key play here - you can decide who to vote for in november getagrip_already Mar 4 #37

Is Porter """boosting""" Schiff with this attack? W_HAMILTON Mar 5 #40

+1 betsuni Mar 5 #43

I share your diminished feelings. Kneecapping Schiff is not the solution to her failed campaign. Oopsie Daisy Mar 5 #66

In Delaware, I'm nowhere near California but . . . peggysue2 Mar 5 #58

Aloha, Peggysue... Cha Mar 5 #70

Hey, Cha! peggysue2 Mar 5 #77

A little late... brooklynite Mar 5 #64

I'm going with Nancy on this one. aeromanKC Mar 5 #78

East coaster here. GreenWave Mar 5 #81

She just needs a few percent to shift. ColinC Mar 5 #85

Barbara Boxer endorsed Schiff because of Porter's Dem-on-Dem attacks JoseBalow Mar 5 #88

I voted for Katie, even though I know Schiff will win. Sibelius Fan Mar 5 #91

Does Garvey have a shot at winning in Nov. Absolutely. CA is a starfucker state that elected Arnold as Gov ZonkerHarris Mar 5 #93

Porter whining Mountainguy Mar 5 #99

Agree Rebl2 Mar 5 #107

A Senate race between Porter and Schiff Abolishinist Mar 5 #108