Steve Garvey has been a winner his whole life, whether gracing the diamond for Major League Baseball or vying for a Senate seat in a fiercely competitive California race. He’s highly likely to emerge as the Republican candidate after garnering massive support in recent polls, and the unique circumstances surrounding Tuesday’s primary can give him an edge over his competition, specificcal Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff.
During his illustrious career as a baseball star, Steve Garvey had a talent for coming out on top. Now, with the help of ads funded by his Democratic opponent, he’s on the precipice of securing a spot in the general election as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate. According to a recent poll conducted by the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, Garvey has the support of 27 percent of registered voters, just ahead of Schiff’s 25 percent. This is within the poll’s margin of error and shows just how close this race is.
A primary system that is nonpartisan in nature means the top two vote-getters in Tuesday’s election will compete for the seat previously held by Democrat Dianne Feinstein, who passed away. The poll also found that Garvey is the top candidate among voters for the final two months of Feinstein’s term. In this race, Garvey has 29 percent support, while his Democratic opponents, Schiff and Rep. Katie Porter, come in at 23 percent and 20 percent respectively.
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Steve Garvey: 27% ????
Adam Schiff: 25%
Katie Porter: 19%
Others: 12%
Undecided: 9%
Barbara Lee: 8%Join Team Garvey: https://t.co/mzr06cO5wL
Vote Steve Garvey for US Senate on/by March 5th! #CASen https://t.co/y0RYtcj4HO pic.twitter.com/pXIOfDtdSr— Steve Garvey (@SteveyGarvey6) March 1, 2024
Garvey holds a significant advantage over the rest of the field when it comes to fellow Republicans, older voters, whites, and homeowners. This could be due in part to his wide-reaching fan base across the state, gained during his almost two decades playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. To boost his profile, Schiff has used Garvey as the brunt of his expensive advertising campaign, which could be a strategic move to set himself up to run against Garvey in the fall, knowing that Republicans often struggle to win statewide elections in California.
This strategy could also benefit the Republican party, as having a candidate in the Senate race will likely drive more Republican voters to the polls for down-ballot races. Garvey’s decision to run for the Senate was motivated by his passion for education and public safety. He believes that these issues should be at the forefront of public discourse, rather than social issues that have the potential to confuse and divide the people.
Garvey sees himself as a representative of all Californians, rather than just one political party. He states that unlike his opponents, who are only vying for the support of half the population, he is running for all the people. His unwavering commitment to the betterment of his state and its citizens sets him apart from career politicians who view their position as a means to further their own interests. Garvey plans to serve a single six-year term and will tirelessly fight for the needs and concerns of his constituents, who he views as the driving force behind his candidacy.
????& New Video: What @AdamSchiff, pundits, and insiders don't want to admit and will come up with a million excuses to explain away – my campaign has had momentum since I announced – and ONLY because of my 50-year relationship with Californians and that I care about their issues. https://t.co/uNU55WIi5v pic.twitter.com/ThMVNoJaYk
— Steve Garvey (@SteveyGarvey6) March 2, 2024
Garvey’s track record as a winner makes him a formidable opponent in this fiercely contested race.
His unique appeal and bipartisan approach to politics set him apart from his opponents and make him an attractive candidate not just for Republicans, but for all Californians. With his sights set on public safety and education, Garvey has the potential to make a profound impact on the state, and voters can be confident that he will be a voice for all their concerns and priorities.
Garvey has always been a winner and a class act. The exact opposite of lying Schiff.
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Actually Schiff is destroying himself as the phony loser he is. Garvey is only bringing out that fact which I appreciate.