Did someone botch the job rigging California's congressional seats solely for Democrats in the recent gerrymandering?
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) is expected to drop his bid for reelection just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday, two sources familiar with the matter told Axios. Why it matters: The development shakes up the race for his seat significantly, with another Republican ally of Issa's reportedly filing to run instead. - Issa's website was recently changed to display his PAC's logo rather than that of his campaign, Punchbowl News reported . - Issa has maintained publicly that he is running for reelection. A campaign spokesperson declined to comment on whether Issa is retiring. State of play: Issa's reelection prospects were thrown into doubt last year after California voters approved redrawing the state's…
Issa’s district is one that was redrawn under the state’s Prop 50 last year, in which a majority of California voters voted for the redistricting intended to favor Democrats.