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A Dodgers Great, Steve Garvey, Revives Compassionate Conservative Message in California Senate Campaign

With the California Senate primary heating up, Republicans hope that the former baseball star might have what it takes to make it to the general election.

AP/Richard Vogel
Steve Garvey tours the Skid Row area at Los Angeles, January 11, 2024. AP/Richard Vogel
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

And heeeeere’s the pitch: With the U.S. Senate primary in California heating up, Republicans are becoming hopeful that a retired baseball great, Steve Garvey, might have broad enough appeal to make it to the general election in the state.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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