Republicans Talk Tough about Adam Schiff But Will They Run Against Him?
From the link: “Theres nothing like being attacked by Donald Trump and his allies to make you a hero among Democrats.(Dan Schnur)
And a bum among Republicans and some independents.
Jennifer Barbosa, an actress and former neighborhood council board member who filed papers March 22 to run as an independent in the 28th District, said Schiffs statements about collusion are disgraceful and the congressman should be working harder to improve his district.
I go outside, and there are potholes, homeless encampments, and (drug) needles, said Barbosa, who lives in Hollywood. I (am) just disgusted by how hes channeling all his time and energy into the Trump-Russia thing and not the district.
an independent: someone too embarrassed or cowardly to reveal themselves as a democrat.
(See: Anus King)