“The more people that get into the race, the more the electorate gets sliced up,” said Mike Madrid, a political strategist who has advised Democrats and Republicans in California.
Rep. Adam Schiff launches bid for U.S. Senate in California
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“In a highly partisan environment it may be the single best tactic that can be used to select the most beatable candidate,” said Mike Madrid, a political strategist who has worked on several high-profile campaigns in California.
Democrats spend heavily to boost controversial primary foe of moderate Rep. Young Kim
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