{"id":2166537,"date":"2024-02-02T18:34:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T23:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porters-hopeful-democratic-replacements-are-tearing-each-other-to-pieces-in-vicious-swing-seat-contest\/"},"modified":"2024-02-02T18:37:13","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T23:37:13","slug":"katie-porters-hopeful-democratic-replacements-are-tearing-each-other-to-pieces-in-vicious-swing-seat-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/katie-porters-hopeful-democratic-replacements-are-tearing-each-other-to-pieces-in-vicious-swing-seat-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Democratic contenders in the swing seat contest to replace Katie Porter are engaged in a fierce battle, tearing each other apart"},"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\">42<\/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%2Fkatie-porters-hopeful-democratic-replacements-are-tearing-each-other-to-pieces-in-vicious-swing-seat-contest%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=2166537&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>California Congressional Race Heats Up as Democratic\u2062 Hopefuls Clash<\/h2>\n<p>One California \u200dcongressional race is becoming increasingly\u2063 intense as two Democratic candidates compete for the highly contested Orange County seat \u200dcurrently \u200cheld by Senate hopeful Rep. Katie\u200d Porter (D-CA).<\/p>\n<p>State Sen.\u200b David Min and litigator\u200d Joanna \u200bWeiss\u200c have been engaged in a very public\u2062 feud\u200c over \u200dthe Orange County seat, with both \u200bcandidates releasing ads attacking each other in recent weeks.\u200d In a recent ad released by Min, he accused Weiss of using campaign funds from sex offenders to finance her race.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cWhy is Joanna Weiss attacking Dave Min?\u201d the ad\u2019s narrator \u200cquestioned. \u201cTo conceal the fact that \u2062she and her husband have made millions \u200cdefending \u200dCatholic priests who were found guilty\u2064 of child molestation in \u200bOrange County \u2014\u2063 money that Joanna is\u2062 now using to fund her campaign. These are not \u200cthe values we \u200bwant in \u200cCongress.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The ad refers to a news article that alleged Jason Weiss, Joanna&#8217;s husband,\u200c defended the \u200bCatholic Diocese of Orange County in multiple sex abuse cases. However, Weiss has denied these allegations, \u200bstating that he \u200conly\u2064 represented the Diocese in\u200b employment matters and did not earn millions from \u2063it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDave \u200dMin is resorting to lies to divert\u200b voters&#8217;\u200b attention from his criminal\u200c history and \u2064the fact that he\u200c would be serving his first term in Congress while on probation,\u201d said Emma Weinert, Joanna Weiss\u2019s campaign manager, in response to the ad. \u201cOrange County deserves a leader who keeps their promises\u2063 and will not resort to\u2062 these defamatory\u2062 and\u200c sexist attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This\u2062 ad \u2064comes a week after Weiss \u2064released an ad criticizing Min for a DUI he received last \u200byear.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cJoanna Weiss has run a 100% negative campaign to hide the\u200d fact that she is funding her campaign through \u200btruly despicable means,\u201d stated Dan Driscoll, Min\u2019s campaign\u2064 manager. \u2064\u201cState Sen. Dave Min stands with survivors of sexual abuse and assault and is proud to \u2064have eight bills signed into law providing \u2064them with greater protection\u2063 and \u200bjustice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>This feud has been brewing behind the scenes for months, with both campaigns claiming that the other candidate \u200bis a liability\u2062 for the party. However, the release of these new ads indicates an escalation as the \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/illinois-rep-chuy-garcia-gets-democratic-challenger-for-2024-primary\/\" title=\"Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia faces Democratic challenger in 2024 primary.\">primary election approaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The winner of the primary will likely face Republican candidate Scott Baugh, who came close to defeating Porter in 2022. The seat is considered a\u200c toss-up due to Orange County&#8217;s\u200b large, affluent, and conservative population.<\/p>\n<p>Min\u200b has received\u200d endorsements from\u2062 Porter, the \u200bstate Democratic Party, and the\u2062 Los Angeles Times\u200d editorial board. Weiss, on the other \u2064hand, has been endorsed by the \u200dabortion-rights group EMILY\u2019S List, Rep. \u2062Eric Swalwell (D-CA), \u2063Lt. \u200bGov. Eleni Kounalakis, and several women\u2019s \u2063groups.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pence-hoped-trump-would-come-around-on-jan-6-and-see-that-hed-been-mislead\/\" title=\"Pence wished Trump would realize he was misled on Jan. 6.\">major policy differences<\/a> between David Min and\u2062 Joanna\u200c Weiss \u200din their campaign for the Orange\u2062 County seat?<\/h2>\n<p><span> <\/p>\n<p>This accusation, along with other negative attacks, has caused tensions to rise in the California \u2063congressional\u200d race. \u200cMin and Weiss have publicly clashed over their differing \u2064policy positions and campaign strategies, each trying to persuade\u200b voters that they are the\u2063 best choice for the Orange\u200d County seat.<\/p>\n<p>David Min, a\u200c State Senator, has positioned himself as a\u200d progressive candidate, advocating for policies such as Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. On the other hand, Joanna Weiss,\u200b a \u200dlitigator, has\u200d taken a \u2063more moderate \u200bapproach, emphasizing \u2064her experience\u200d in the courtroom and her commitment \u200bto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-democrat-coalition-unveils-new-task-forces-focused-on-bipartisanship\/\" title=\"New Democrat Coalition Unveils New Task Forces Focused on Bipartisanship\">finding bipartisan solutions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While policy differences are\u200d common in\u200b political races, the\u200b recent attacks have turned the race into a battleground of personal accusations. Min&#8217;s ad insinuating \u200cthat Weiss used campaign funds from sex offenders has been met with strong condemnation from Weiss and her \u200dsupporters. They \u2063argue that\u2064 the accusations are \u2062baseless and meant\u2062 to distract voters\u2064 from the real \u2063issues at hand.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Weiss released her own ad, highlighting her \u2063achievements as a litigator\u200d and condemning Min&#8217;s negative campaigning. She argued that voters \u200cshould focus on the candidates&#8217; qualifications and their plans\u2063 to address the pressing issues facing Orange County and the nation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We need \u2063a representative who will prioritize the \u2064needs of our \u2062community over personal attacks,&#8221;\u200c Weiss stated in her ad. &#8220;While my opponent may resort to mudslinging, I am committed to maintaining a positive and substantive campaign.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The heated exchange between \u200bthe two Democratic candidates has garnered\u2063 attention not only in Orange County but also across the state. As the primary election approaches, voters are eagerly watching to see \u200chow this race unfolds and who emerges as the Democratic nominee.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of the outcome, this contentious race highlights \u200dthe challenges and complexities of political campaigns in today&#8217;s \u2062climate. Negative campaigning, while sometimes \u2062effective in swaying voters,\u200b can also undermine the public&#8217;s trust in the electoral process and\u200c distract from \u2062the important policy debates that candidates should be\u200c engaging in.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, \u200bit will be\u200b up to\u200c the voters of Orange County to decide which candidate\u2062 best represents their values and priorities. \u200cAs they weigh the allegations and policy positions put forth by Min and Weiss, it is crucial that voters remain informed and engaged, \u200dseeking out reliable sources of information to make an educated decision on election day.<\/p>\n<p>The California congressional race in \u2063Orange County serves as a reminder of the significance of local elections and the \u2063impact they can have on\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-rick-scott-expects-ex-nevada-ag-adam-laxalt-to-run-for-senate\/\" title=\"Sen. Rick Scott Expects Ex-Nevada AG Adam Laxalt to Run for Senate\">national political landscape<\/a>. With so\u200b much at stake, it \u2062is imperative that voters approach this race\u200d with the seriousness\u2063 it\u200c deserves and make their voices heard at the ballot\u2062 box.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the race for a competitive Orange County seat, Democratic candidates David Min and Joanna Weiss are engaged in a heated public feud. Both hopefuls are aiming to represent the district currently held by Rep. Katie Porter, who is running for Senate. Their ongoing ad battle has intensified in recent weeks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2643,"featured_media":2315279,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2166537","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2166537","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\/2643"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2166537"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2166537\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2315279"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2166537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2166537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2166537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}