Former Senator Barbara Boxer made this known to Fox 40 on Thursday. That person supports Her fellow Democrat, Rep. Adam Schiff, finished in the top two in the March 5 primary. Boxer, who retired in 2017 after 24 years in the Senate, had previously pledged to remain neutral. But she told the station she was changing course because she didn't like comments Democratic Rep. Katie Porter had made about Schiff.
“She accused him of taking ‘dirty money,’” the former senator said of Porter. Attacked Schiff in debate To receive donations from oil companies. “Adam is playing by the rules of the game. Katie Porter, it's okay if you don't take PAC money. “But don’t go after him after he has taken money from fellow Democrats for House races in the past, saying he is taking dirty money.”
Boxer, who along with the late Dianne Feinstein was the first woman elected to represent California in the Senate, also advocated. Schiff As an advocate for women. Her comments came shortly after Porter accused Schiff of “purging qualified female Democratic candidates.” place an advertisement It's designed to help major Republicans in primaries. Former Major League Baseball player Steve Garvey caught up with her in the general election race.
“He’s a great guy and has been with us every step of the way.” boxer Schiff said“Yes, this has crossed a line for me.”
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