Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey has returned from a trip to Israel. Garvey visited the country last month in a trip designed to bolster his foreign policy credentials while showcasing his support for Israel. The trip puzzled some political experts who say Garvey has little room to run on the issue against Democrat U.S. Rep.
FILE - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Steve Garvey points to his supporters as he walks on the stage during his election night party on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Palm Desert, Calif. Garvey visited Israel recently on a trip designed to bolster his foreign policy credentials. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking to boost his longshot bid for one of California ’s U.S. Senate seats, Republican Steve Garvey traveled to Israel last month searching for room to run against U.S. Rep.
The trip highlights the difficulties facing Garvey — and every other Republican statewide candidate seeking to connect with voters in this deep blue state. Under California rules, Democrats and Republicans appear on the same primary ballot and the two candidates with the most votes advance to the general election, regardless of political party.
“When Garvey came along, there was some hopes of having a higher profile kind of Republican Senate nominee that would help down the ballot,” Stutzman said. “At this point, I think you really have to wonder would Republicans be better off with someone younger getting the experience and working harder as a better use of a campaign nomination.”
For Garvey, the Israel trip continued what he sees as a theme of his candidacy: “To go where the people of California need answers.” As a candidate, he has visited the U.S.-Mexico border and toured Los Angeles’ infamous Skid Row neighborhood known for its large population of homeless people. His trip to Israel came after tensions were high on the campuses of major California universities this spring asBut Garvey’s lane to criticize Schiff is narrow.
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