Katie Porter’s star dims in failed US
Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing
an uncertain future
Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/10/2024 10:19:27 AM
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Katie Porter became a social media celebrity by brandishing a white board at congressional hearings to dissect CEOs and break down complex figures into assaults on corporate greed, a signature image that propelled the Democrat’s U.S. Senate candidacy in California. This time, her numbers didn’t add up. The progressive favorite known for spotlighting her soccer mom, minivan-driving home life was trounced in Tuesday’s primary election to fill the seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, finishing far behind Republican Steve Garvey and fellow Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff. Another established Democrat, Rep. Barbara
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Katie Porter’s star dims in failed US
Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing
an uncertain future 12 replies
Senate bid, leaving the Californian facing
an uncertain future 12 replies
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Fact Focus: Claims Biden administration
is secretly flying migrants into the country
are unfounded 19 replies
is secretly flying migrants into the country
are unfounded 19 replies
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ticket among travel agents as migrants
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ticket among travel agents as migrants
try to reach US 6 replies
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Is New York City Really Dead?
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smoky pollutants by 75%: ‘You’re going
after pizza?’ 18 replies
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Netanyahu Reveals His Own 'Red Line' in
Dealing With Hamas, Says 'Victory Is Within Reach' 17 replies
Dealing With Hamas, Says 'Victory Is Within Reach' 17 replies
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Libs are still steaming that she got trounced and a (gasp) Republican easily outpolled her in the Senate primary. AP says her House seat, which she gave up, is 'in danger' of being seized by Republicans.