Issa’s retirement hints at GOP’s woes in California
With his decision to step aside after nine terms, Issa joins a string of
The risks for
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"That's like a Christmas present," said
But
"I really believe he ... cared," said Johnson, a Republican.
The
The risks were obvious for the incumbent. Issa survived by about 1,600 votes in his last election and Democratic challengers have lined up to take him on in a midterm election that generally favors the party not in control of the
Moreover, his ties to Trump in a state where the president is unpopular would almost certainly increase his vulnerability.
Issa would have been defending a district where demographics have shifted during his time in office, mirroring
About a decade ago,
The last Republican presidential candidate to carry the state was
In
He dogged President
Obama did not forget Issa's slights in 2016 during a campaign swing through
A central battleground in the fight for the House will be
Republican state Assemblyman
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"With the jungle primary, they will cannibalize each other's votes and make it easier for a Republican to get to the general election," said Rep.
But
"We'll keep a watchful eye on both of these congressional districts to see which
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Darrell Issa won’t seek re-election to Congress
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