{"id":2141402,"date":"2024-01-05T14:20:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schiff-heads-into-2024-with-35-million-war-chest-for-california-senate-bid\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T14:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:24:36","slug":"schiff-heads-into-2024-with-35-million-war-chest-for-california-senate-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/schiff-heads-into-2024-with-35-million-war-chest-for-california-senate-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"Schiff gears up for 2024 Senate run with $35M in funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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%2Fschiff-heads-into-2024-with-35-million-war-chest-for-california-senate-bid%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=2141402&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>Rep. Adam Schiff Raises $6.3 Million in Fundraising Haul, Bolsters Senate Campaign<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) \u200chas reported \u200ban impressive $6.3\u2064 million <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lincoln-project-adviser-donors-still-support-us-even-though-were-not-h-r-geniuses\/\" title=\"Lincoln Project Adviser: Donors Still Support Us Even Though We\u2019re Not \u2018H.R. Geniuses\u2019\">fundraising haul<\/a> during the fourth quarter, giving him a substantial $35 million\u200d cash on hand as he faces a competitive primary field \u200bthis spring for \u2064the California Senate seat. The campaign revealed \u200bthat \u200cthe funds came from over 93,000 donors, \u200dmaking more than 182,000 contributions. This latest report solidifies Schiff&#8217;s financial position against his Democratic challengers \u2062for \u2064the Senate seat previously held by\u200d the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Thanks to yet\u200b another strong showing of support from \u200dour grassroots supporters, \u200cwe brought in nearly $6.3 million this quarter,&#8221; \u200dsaid Brad Elkins, Schiff&#8217;s campaign manager. &#8220;As we approach \u2063primary \u2064day, it\u2019s crystal clear that Californians recognize Adam as\u2064 the champion they need\u200c in the U.S. Senate to address the cost \u2064of living, defend\u2062 our democracy, and fight for an economy that works \u2063for everyone.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The fundraising haul is \u2064slightly below the $6.4 million Schiff raised in the third quarter of last year, which significantly surpassed the amounts raised by\u2063 his Democratic challengers Katie Porter and Barbara Lee. \u200cThe Washington \u2064Examiner has reached out to both campaigns for\u2064 comment on their fourth-quarter fundraising totals.<\/p>\n<p>The California Senate race\u200c is not \u2063expected to be competitive for Republicans, making it likely that the Democrat with the most votes will secure\u2064 the seat. The state&#8217;s primary election \u2062is scheduled for March\u2064 5, where voters will cast their ballots for all candidates regardless of party. The top two vote-getters will then advance to the general election\u2063 in November.<\/p>\n<p>While the three-way fight among Democrats could \u200cpotentially open the door for \u2063Republican candidate and former Dodgers player Steve Garvey, it \u200cis unlikely that he would win the seat even \u2062if \u200che advances to the\u200c November ballot.<\/p>\n<p>According to a Politico\/Morning Consult survey \u200dconducted in December, Schiff\u200c holds \u200ban early lead in polling for the Senate\u2062 seat, garnering 28% of likely voters.\u2062 The remaining three candidates are in\u200b a \u2064battle for \u2062second place,\u200b with Garvey receiving 19% support, followed closely by Porter with 17% and Lee at 14%.<\/p>\n<p>This election \u2063marks the first time the\u200c Senate\u2063 seat has been open since Feinstein was first elected in 1992. Feinstein passed away in late September, just \u200dover a year before her term\u200c was set to\u200d expire. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) later appointed Laphonza Butler to fulfill the remainder of Feinstein&#8217;s term, although Butler has stated that she will \u2063not \u2064enter the race to win the seat for a full term.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE\u200b TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How does \u2063Schiff&#8217;s successful grassroots \u200cfundraising campaign reflect the growing power of individual donors in shaping the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/four-dangerous-new-democrat-bills-that-you-probably-havent-heard-of\/\" title=\"Four Dangerous New Democrat Bills That You Probably Haven\u2019t Heard Of\">political landscape<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dCognize Adam Schiff as a dedicated and effective leader. These funds will allow us \u2062to continue spreading our message and connect with\u200c voters across the state.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Adam Schiff has long been\u200b a prominent figure in California politics, serving as the\u200d representative for California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-democrat-congressman-urges-kamala-to-come-to-border-as-trump-visit-looms-on-horizon\/\" title=\"Texas Democrat Congressman Urges Kamala To Come To Border As Trump Visit Looms On Horizon\">28th congressional district<\/a> since\u2064 2001. As the Chair of \u2064the House Intelligence Committee, Schiff gained national attention during the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald\u2064 Trump. His role \u2063in leading the investigation and\u2064 presenting the case against Trump catapulted him into the spotlight and raised his profile\u2062 among Democratic voters.<\/p>\n<p>With \u200cthe California Senate seat up for grabs following the retirement of Senator\u200d Dianne Feinstein, Schiff recognized the opportunity to expand \u200dhis\u200d influence and pursue a new role in the Senate. However, Schiff \u2063faces a competitive\u2062 primary field,\u2062 with several other prominent Democrats vying for\u200b the nomination.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the formidable competition, Schiff&#8217;s impressive fundraising haul demonstrates the breadth and depth of his support. With over 93,000\u200d donors and more than 182,000 contributions, it is clear \u200dthat Schiff has successfully built a grassroots movement of dedicated\u200b supporters. This broad base of financial support will provide him with the necessary resources to wage a vigorous campaign and effectively communicate his message to voters.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Schiff&#8217;s strong showing in fundraising demonstrates his ability\u200d to \u200bmobilize and energize his base.\u2063 His \u2064supporters recognize his \u2063steadfast commitment\u2062 to progressive values and appreciate his\u2063 tireless efforts in\u2064 holding those\u200d in power accountable. \u200cAs he has proven time and time again, \u200cSchiff is a formidable advocate for the people of California.<\/p>\n<p>As the primary approaches, Schiff&#8217;s robust financial position puts him in a \u200bfavorable\u200b position to secure the Democratic nomination.\u200c His campaign team, \u2063led \u200dby Brad Elkins,\u2063 understands \u200cthe importance\u200d of connecting with voters and rallying support at this crucial stage. They will\u2064 undoubtedly leverage the funds raised to launch an effective and comprehensive campaign, reaching voters across the diverse landscape of California.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to \u2064the general election, Schiff&#8217;s strong financial standing will also\u2063 serve as a deterrent to potential Republican challengers. With \u2062the ability to fund a well-funded and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/worse-than-a-lame-duck-nyt-columnist-bret-stephens-torches-biden-2024-ticket-in-blistering-op-ed\/\" title=\"\u2018Worse Than A Lame Duck\u2019: NYT Columnist Bret Stephens Torches Biden 2024 Ticket In Blistering Op-Ed\">large-scale campaign<\/a>, \u200dSchiff will make it clear that he is not to be underestimated.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2062 Schiff&#8217;s fundraising success\u200c highlights the growing power of grassroots movements in American politics. The sheer number of individual \u2062contributions is a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of regular citizens who recognize\u200b the importance\u2063 of supporting candidates\u2064 who align\u200d with their values. Schiff&#8217;s fundraising success is a testament to the\u2064 impact that individual donors can have in shaping the political landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u200b Adam Schiff&#8217;s impressive\u2064 $6.3 million fundraising\u200d haul solidifies his position as a formidable contender in the race \u200dfor the California Senate seat. \u200bWith substantial funds in his war chest, Schiff\u2064 will have the resources to effectively communicate his message, mobilize his supporters, and make a \u200ccompelling case for why he is the best candidate to represent the people of California. As \u200bthe primary and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pro-tim-sheehy-super-pac-starts-250000-radio-ad-buy-for-montana-senate-seat\/\" title=\"Tim Sheehy super PAC invests 0K in radio ads for Montana Senate race.\">general elections approach<\/a>, all eyes will be\u200c on Schiff as he continues to build momentum \u200cand work towards securing \u200dvictory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) amassed an impressive $6.3 million in donations during Q4, boosting his cash reserves to $35 million. With a competitive primary ahead, Schiff&#8217;s campaign received contributions from over 93,000 donors, totaling 182,000 contributions. This substantial fundraising effort strengthens his position in the race, as per his campaign&#8217;s report<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2141403,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2141402","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2141402"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2141402\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2141403"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2141402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2141402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2141402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}