To the editor: There are two Adam Schiffs: the congressman and the candidate. I like the job the Burbank Democrat has done in the House and think he could be a good U.S. senator. (“Who needs passion or drama? Adam Schiff tries to go soft and tough in California US Senate race,” column, Feb. 22)
However, Schiff's campaign tactics are a complete turn-off, as he uses malleable Republican Steve Garvey to unite against Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine). These tactics are the main reason I will not support Schiff in the primary.
He needs to run in the November general election against a truly capable opponent, and that is the younger and more viable Katie Porter.
Anne Proffit, Long Beach
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To the editor: The “Make America Great Again” group loves to paint California as a bright red socialist mecca. (“California's streak of female senators may be coming to an end, and women appear to be one of the reasons,” February 22)
With all due respect, male or female, California loves to elect progressive, phony senators (and governors). When a progressive giant like Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) graces us with his candidacy, the media averts its gaze, fearing she is too radical (read: underfunded).
If ever the world needed the voice of a progressive Black woman from California in the Senate, it is now. But with the help of The Times and other media, we'll get what we always get: a green-bleached, war-driven imposter.
Robert Sucher, Los Angeles
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To the editor: Retired Senator Barbara Boxer and the late Senator Dianne Feinstein did not win their seats because they were women. Rather, both had a long and successful career.
Schiff is the favorite due to his long and successful career. Porter is wonderful, but she doesn't have the same track record in California.
California likes Schiff because of his experience and what he has done.
Patrice Dobrowitsky, Los Angeles
