"Steve Garvey's Senate Campaign: Ties, Tensions, and Dodger Discontent"

Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff's campaign released an ad portraying Republican Senate contender Steve Garvey as his main rival in the 2024 Senate race, aiming to boost Garvey's appeal to Republican voters and potentially secure a top two finish in the open primary system. Schiff's ad has drawn criticism from fellow Democratic candidate Katie Porter, who accused him of boosting a Republican candidate to further his own political career. The move is reminiscent of past California campaigns, where elevating a Republican candidate in the primary led to a successful top two finish.