{"id":2061862,"date":"2023-10-10T11:52:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-steve-garvey-enters-california-senate-race-as-republican\/"},"modified":"2023-10-10T11:54:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:54:08","slug":"former-mlb-star-steve-garvey-enters-california-senate-race-as-republican","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-steve-garvey-enters-california-senate-race-as-republican\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Garvey, ex-MLB star, joins California Senate race as GOP candidate."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-mlb-star-steve-garvey-enters-california-senate-race-as-republican%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2061862&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former MLB Player\u2062 Steve Garvey Announces\u200b Senate\u2064 Bid in California<\/h2>\n<p>On Tuesday, former Major League\u2064 Baseball player Steve\u2064 Garvey made an exciting announcement &#8211; \u200che is running for California&#8217;s Senate seat in 2024 as a Republican.\u200d In a captivating video, Garvey showcased his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-mlb-star-steve-garvey-enters-california-senate-race-as-republican\/\" title=\"Steve Garvey, ex-MLB star, joins California Senate race as GOP candidate.\">impressive \u206219-season career<\/a> with the Los \u2062Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, emphasizing that \u200che is running &#8220;a commonsense\u2062 campaign.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I never played for Democrats or Republicans or independents. I played for all of you,&#8221; \u200dexpressed \u2064the 74-year-old Garvey.<\/p>\n<h3>Aiming to Fill Feinstein&#8217;s\u2063 Shoes<\/h3>\n<p>Garvey&#8217;s goal \u2064is to replace the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who served as California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/diane-feinstein-not-seeking-re-election\/\" title=\"Diane Feinstein Not Seeking Re-Election\">longest-serving female senator<\/a> until her recent passing at the age of 90. However, Garvey faces an uphill battle \u2063as California has not elected a Republican\u200c to the \u200cSenate in over three decades.<\/p>\n<p>During his time \u200bwith the Dodgers, Garvey achieved the remarkable feat of winning the National League MVP\u2064 in 1974. He \u2062spent 14 seasons \u2064with the Los Angeles team before joining the\u200d Padres \u200cin 1983. Garvey retired from baseball in 1988 at the age of 39, leaving behind a \u2064lasting legacy as he still holds the National\u2064 League record for the most consecutive games played (1,207).<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I&#8217;m running for the U.S. Senate in California. A state\u2064 that I believe at one time was the heartbeat of America. And now it&#8217;s just a murmur,&#8221; Garvey passionately declared. &#8220;It\u2019s time to get off the bench. It\u2019s time to put the uniform on. It\u2019s time to get back in the game.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>A Crowded Race<\/h3>\n<p>Garvey&#8217;s \u2062entrance into the\u200b Senate race adds\u2062 to an already packed field of high-profile Democrats, including Reps. Katie Porter, \u200cAdam Schiff, and Barbara Lee. Additionally, former tech executive Lexi Reese launched her candidacy in June.<\/p>\n<p>Adam Schiff, in\u200c response to Garvey&#8217;s bid, took a jab at the former baseball player, stating, &#8220;I have a new Republican opponent \u2014 Steve Garvey.\u2063 Before he was a\u200c multi-millionaire Republican celebrity,\u2063 he was a first baseman. Based on his announcement, \u200cit sounds like he\u2019s ready to\u2064 take \u2062up the fight for\u200d everyone \u2064born on third\u2063 base \u2014 thinking they hit a triple. \u2064Go figure.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>On the Republican side, Garvey is joined\u200c by\u2064 Eric Early, a Republican attorney and businessman who previously ran for attorney general in 2022 and 2018. Several other candidates from both parties, with limited statewide recognition, have also \u2063filed for candidacy.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that Gov. Gavin Newsom\u2062 recently appointed Sen. Laphonza Butler, a former adviser to Vice President Kamala Harris and\u200b president of EMILY&#8217;s List, \u200cto fill \u2063Feinstein&#8217;s seat. However, Butler has \u2064not yet confirmed whether she will run \u2062in the\u2063 upcoming election.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here<\/a> to visit The\u2063 Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b Besides his athletic accomplishments, what other factors did Garvey highlight in his campaign announcement video?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Th the Dodgers and Padres, Garvey was known for his\u200c exceptional performance\u200c on the field, as \u2064well as his leadership skills and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-america-committing-suicide\/\" title=\"Is America Committing Suicide?\">strong work ethic<\/a>. \u2064He was an All-Star 10 times, won four Gold Glove Awards, and was named the National League Championship Series MVP in 1978. Garvey was also a member \u2064of the Dodgers&#8217; World Series-winning team in 1981.<\/p>\n<p>However, Garvey&#8217;s campaign\u2063 is not solely focused \u200don his athletic achievements. He is eager to bring his passion for service and his love for\u2064 California to the political arena. In his announcement video, he highlighted his commitment to preserving California&#8217;s natural beauty, supporting \u200deducation, and advocating for \u2064small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Garvey&#8217;s decision to run as a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state may raise some eyebrows. However, he believes that his pragmatic\u200c approach and ability to\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/md-gov-hogan-urges-biden-lawmakers-to-work-together-on-covid-19-relief-legislation\/\" title=\"Md. Gov. Hogan urges Biden, lawmakers to work together on COVID-19 relief legislation\">find common ground<\/a> will resonate with voters regardless of their political affiliation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I have always believed in the power of unity and working together to achieve common goals,&#8221; Garvey stated. &#8220;I want to bring that same\u2064 spirit to the Senate, where I can be a voice for\u200c Californians \u200band help bring about positive change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While Garvey&#8217;s announcement was met with enthusiasm by some, others remain\u2064 skeptical of his chances. California&#8217;s political landscape has become increasingly progressive in recent years,\u200b and the state&#8217;s Republican party\u2062 has\u2062 struggled to gain a foothold. It will undoubtedly be an uphill battle for Garvey to\u200d secure the \u2062Senate seat in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>However, Garvey&#8217;s impressive track record as a\u200c professional\u2063 athlete, combined with his charisma and dedication to public service, may help him appeal to a broad range of voters. His ability to\u2063 transcend party lines and connect with people from different backgrounds and\u200c beliefs could \u200bbe a valuable asset in a\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/date-set-for-gavin-newsom-ron-desantis-debate\/\" title=\"Newsom-DeSantis Debate Date Announced\">highly polarized political climate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063Garvey embarks on his campaign journey, he will face \u200bnumerous challenges, including\u200b a competitive \u200dprimary race and the general perception that California is a \u2063Democratic stronghold. However, with\u200d his determination and proven\u200b leadership skills, Garvey is\u2063 not one to\u2062 back down from\u200c a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Only\u2063 time will tell if Steve Garvey can successfully \u200ctransition from the baseball \u2062diamond to the political arena. But there is no doubt\u2064 that his announcement has \u200binjected a new level of excitement into the upcoming Senate race in California. \u200dAs voters evaluate their options\u2062 and consider the future of their\u2063 state, they will be watching closely to see if Garvey can indeed hit a home run and secure a victory in 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steve Garvey, ex-MLB player, joins the Republican race for California&#8217;s Senate seat in 2024. 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