October 13, 2016, 06:00 am
Payback: Dems see chance to boot Issa
By Cristina Marcos
Democrats think they have a realistic shot in November of taking down Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), who made life miserable for the Obama administration after Republicans took back the House in 2010.
They’d love to send the former House Oversight Committee chairman packing and are looking to their candidate, retired Marine Col. Doug Applegate, to make it happen.
The demographics of Issa's affluent suburban district suggest it won’t be favorable territory for GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, potentially giving Applegate a chance.
Issa's San Diego-area district is more diverse than ever, with a larger number of Hispanics and younger voters — precisely the groups that are turning away from Trump, according to surveys.
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http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/300719-payback-dems-see-chance-to-boot-issa
