In a surprising turn of events, Senate candidate Katie Porter, D-Calif., has suggested that the California primary race was rigged by billionaires after losing to her Democratic opponent Adam Schiff. Porter, who did not win a single county in the primary, finished nearly twenty points behind both Schiff and Republican candidate Steve Garvey.
Despite her campaign’s stance of not accepting corporate PAC money, Porter has received millions of dollars from big donors to boost her campaign. In response to the results, Porter stated that Californians are looking for leaders who break the mold and cannot be bought.
This accusation of rigging comes amidst former President Trump’s frequent criticisms of the word “rigged” after losing the 2020 presidential election to President Biden. California puts all candidates on the same primary ballot, regardless of party, and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
With Republicans outnumbered by registered Democrats in California by about 2-to-1, winning statewide races can be challenging for Republican candidates. As the general election approaches, all eyes will be on how Porter and Schiff continue to navigate this contentious race in a state known for its deep blue politics. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on ‘Poh Diaries’.
