Garvey Takes the Lead in Potential Proxy Battle Between Trump and Senator Schiff

Former Los Angeles Dodger and current California Republican Senate candidate Steve Garvey is making waves in the polls, despite having much less campaign funding compared to his high-profile Democratic competitors. This is a testament to the power of name recognition in a predominantly blue state like California.

Garvey is leading in the latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll, surpassing Rep. Adam Schiff and other Democratic candidates. This could potentially lead to a high-profile run-off for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat.

With leading Democrats splitting the Democrat vote and Garvey receiving support from Schiff’s negative advertising, the race has become even more intense. Schiff’s ads portray Garvey as too conservative for California and tie him to former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a Trump v. Schiff proxy battle in the general election.

Despite the intense competition, Garvey’s rise in the polls has surprised many. A state known for electing charismatic figures, California may be open to a Republican candidate like Garvey due to his popularity as a former baseball player.

Super Tuesday’s primary will determine whether California will see a match-up between Schiff and Trump in the general election. The battle for the Senate seat has become a strategic game for both parties, with millions of dollars pouring into campaigns.

Political observers are watching closely as Garvey’s unexpected surge in the polls challenges conventional wisdom about California’s political landscape. The upcoming elections will reveal whether the state is truly up for grabs, as indicated by the current polling data.

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