Democrat Rep. Katie Porter of California claimed the U.S. Senate election had been rigged by Rep. Adam Schiff boosting Republican rival Steve Garvey into second place. Porter faced backlash from Democrats for her claims after voting to impeach Trump for inciting Capitol riot.
Key Points
Katie Porter claimed the election was rigged by Rep. Adam Schiff boosting a Republican rival into second place
Schiff's campaign tactics included attacking the Republican rival and using deceptive advertising strategies
Porter faced criticism for her claims after voting to impeach Trump for inciting the Capitol riot
Pros
Highlighting potential election manipulation in a high-profile race
Shedding light on the dynamics of political campaigning and strategies
Cons
Causing division and controversy within the Democratic Party